California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 2987 — Public contracts: bidding: Business Enterprises Program for the Blind.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law, with regard to certain state contracts, requires the awarding department to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting or making a good faith effort to meet specified statewide participation goals for disabled veteran business enterprises, except as specified. Existing law requires the Director of Rehabilitation to establish and promote the Business Enterprises Program for the Blind, for the purpose of providing blind persons with remunerative employment, enlarging their economic opportunities, and stimulating them to greater efforts in striving to make themselves self-supporting. A blind person licensed under the program is authorized to operate vending facilities on any property within the state, as specified. This bill, notwithstanding any other law, would require the department to open any subsequent solicitations for bids on contracts relating to the Business Enterprises Program for the Blind to all prospective bidders if, after the initial solicitation, the department is unable to award a contract consistent with the statewide participation goals described above, as specified.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Re-referred to Com. on A. & A.R.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on A. & A.R. Read second time and amended.

  4. Referred to Com. on A. & A.R.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  6. Read first time. To print.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2987 do?
Existing law, with regard to certain state contracts, requires the awarding department to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting or making a good faith effort to meet specified statewide participation goals for disabled veteran business enterprises, except as specified. Existing law requires the Director of Rehabilitation to establish and promote the Business Enterprises Program for the Blind, for the purpose of providing blind persons with remunerative employment, enlarging their economic opportunities, and stimulating them to greater efforts in striving to make themselves self-supporting. A blind person licensed under the program is authorized to operate vending facilities on any property within the state, as specified. This bill, notwithstanding any other law, would require the department to open any subsequent solicitations for bids on contracts relating to the Business Enterprises Program for the Blind to all prospective bidders if, after the initial solicitation, the department is unable to award a contract consistent with the statewide participation goals described above, as specified.
Who sponsors AB 2987?
AB 2987 is sponsored by Patterson, Joe (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2987?
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 2987?
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