California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 632 — Small Business Procurement and Contract Act: small business and disabled veteran business enterprises.

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 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The Small Business Procurement and Contract Act requires state agencies to provide for small business preference in the award of contracts for goods, information technology, services, and construction, with a 5% bid preference on applicable bid specifications. This act also authorizes a state agency to award a contract for the acquisition of goods, services, or information technology that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000, but less than $250,000, to a certified small business, including a microbusiness, or to a disabled veteran business enterprise, as long as the agency obtains price quotations from 2 or more certified small business, including a microbusiness, or from a disabled veteran business enterprise, without complying with specified competitive bidding requirements. Existing law requires a bidder under these provisions to submit a written declaration under penalty of perjury. This bill would increase the value of the contract to greater than $5,000, but less than $500,000, for disabled veteran business enterprises under these provisions. The bill also would specify that a certified small business or disabled veteran business enterprise that utilizes this streamlined process as an alternative to the competitive bidding requirements cannot also receive the small business preference or the disabled veteran business enterprise participation incentive, as specified. By expanding the scope of contracts that may be awarded to a disabled veteran business enterprise under these provisions, the bill would expand the crime of perjury and impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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: Held under submission.

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

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on A. & A.R. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 28). Re-referred to Com. on A. & A.R.

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

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

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

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Acosta · Primary
  • Bigelow · Cosponsor
  • Mathis · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Acosta

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Bigelow
  • Mathis

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 632 do?
The Small Business Procurement and Contract Act requires state agencies to provide for small business preference in the award of contracts for goods, information technology, services, and construction, with a 5% bid preference on applicable bid specifications. This act also authorizes a state agency to award a contract for the acquisition of goods, services, or information technology that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000, but less than $250,000, to a certified small business, including a microbusiness, or to a disabled veteran business enterprise, as long as the agency obtains price quotations from 2 or more certified small business, including a microbusiness, or from a disabled veteran business enterprise, without complying with specified competitive bidding requirements. Existing law requires a bidder under these provisions to submit a written declaration under penalty of perjury. This bill would increase the value of the contract to greater than $5,000, but less than $500,000, for disabled veteran business enterprises under these provisions. The bill also would specify that a certified small business or disabled veteran business enterprise that utilizes this streamlined process as an alternative to the competitive bidding requirements cannot also receive the small business preference or the disabled veteran business enterprise participation incentive, as specified. By expanding the scope of contracts that may be awarded to a disabled veteran business enterprise under these provisions, the bill would expand the crime of perjury and impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 632?
AB 632 is sponsored by Acosta, Bigelow, and Mathis.
What is the current status of AB 632?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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 632?
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