California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 541 — Public contracts: claims: arbitration of contract disputes.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law provides for the resolution of public works construction claims, as defined, arising between a contractor and a local agency. It establishes specified procedures for the resolution of these claims, including civil action, mediation, and arbitration. This bill would allow a public agency and a contractor to mutually agree to resolve a claim through independent arbitration.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 28.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Duvall · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Duvall

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 541 do?
Existing law provides for the resolution of public works construction claims, as defined, arising between a contractor and a local agency. It establishes specified procedures for the resolution of these claims, including civil action, mediation, and arbitration. This bill would allow a public agency and a contractor to mutually agree to resolve a claim through independent arbitration.
Who sponsors AB 541?
AB 541 is sponsored by Duvall.
What is the current status of AB 541?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 541?
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