California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 550 — State government: Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services.

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

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    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 2013-2014 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.

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Summary

Existing law provides for various programs to encourage the participation of small businesses, as certified by the Department of General Services, in state agency contracts, and sets forth the duties of the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services in this regard. This bill would require the head of a state agency to ensure that a state contracting program is administered in a manner that promotes small business participation. This bill would require the head of a state agency to annually review small business participation levels and to develop a plan for increasing small business participation levels within 60 days when participation levels are low. This bill would require the Department of General Services and the Office of the Small Business Advocate to serve as a resource to assist the heads of state agencies in identifying best practices for utilization of small businesses in their contracting programs. This bill would encourage independent state entities, as specified, to take all necessary actions to comply with the intent and the requirements of this bill. This bill would require a state agency to proactively pursue an annual 25% small business participation level in state contracting and, for an agency that does not achieve this level, to submit to the Governor's office, the Office of the Small Business Advocate, and the Legislature, within 60 days of the close of the calendar year, notice that the small business participation was not achieved and a plan for improving small business contracting. This bill would require the Department of General Services, and authorize the Office of the Small Business Advocate, to provide guidance to state agencies in developing a plan for, and taking the necessary actions toward, achieving the 25% participation level. This bill would not require an action that would result in the violation of a court order or a loss of eligibility for federal funding. This bill would also make findings and declarations regarding small business participation in state contracting.

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. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (April 9).

  8. Re-referred to Com. on J., E.D., & E.

  9. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on J., E.D., & E. Read second time and amended.

  10. Referred to Coms. on J., E.D., & E. and A. & A.R.

  11. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  12. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Brown · Primary
  • Fox · Cosponsor
  • Medina · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Brown

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Fox
  • Medina

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 550 do?
Existing law provides for various programs to encourage the participation of small businesses, as certified by the Department of General Services, in state agency contracts, and sets forth the duties of the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services in this regard. This bill would require the head of a state agency to ensure that a state contracting program is administered in a manner that promotes small business participation. This bill would require the head of a state agency to annually review small business participation levels and to develop a plan for increasing small business participation levels within 60 days when participation levels are low. This bill would require the Department of General Services and the Office of the Small Business Advocate to serve as a resource to assist the heads of state agencies in identifying best practices for utilization of small businesses in their contracting programs. This bill would encourage independent state entities, as specified, to take all necessary actions to comply with the intent and the requirements of this bill. This bill would require a state agency to proactively pursue an annual 25% small business participation level in state contracting and, for an agency that does not achieve this level, to submit to the Governor's office, the Office of the Small Business Advocate, and the Legislature, within 60 days of the close of the calendar year, notice that the small business participation was not achieved and a plan for improving small business contracting. This bill would require the Department of General Services, and authorize the Office of the Small Business Advocate, to provide guidance to state agencies in developing a plan for, and taking the necessary actions toward, achieving the 25% participation level. This bill would not require an action that would result in the violation of a court order or a loss of eligibility for federal funding. This bill would also make findings and declarations regarding small business participation in state contracting.
Who sponsors AB 550?
AB 550 is sponsored by Brown, Fox, and Medina.
What is the current status of AB 550?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 550?
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