California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 457 — Public works contracts: relief for bidders.

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 sets forth the procedures governing the bidding, awarding, and payment of public works contracts by public entities, and the relief due bidders and contractors under those contracts. This bill would entitle a bidder who successfully challenges the award of a contract determined to be invalid due to errors or omissions of the public entity to recover costs and attorney's fees incurred in pursuing the challenge and would allow attorney's fees and costs to be awarded to the public entity under specified circumstances.

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, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

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

  7. Referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Wagner · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Wagner

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 457 do?
Existing law sets forth the procedures governing the bidding, awarding, and payment of public works contracts by public entities, and the relief due bidders and contractors under those contracts. This bill would entitle a bidder who successfully challenges the award of a contract determined to be invalid due to errors or omissions of the public entity to recover costs and attorney's fees incurred in pursuing the challenge and would allow attorney's fees and costs to be awarded to the public entity under specified circumstances.
Who sponsors AB 457?
AB 457 is sponsored by Wagner.
What is the current status of AB 457?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 457?
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