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SB 1223: Fairs: contracting.
What SB 1223 does, verified October 2, 2026
This bill prohibits a fair from issuing invitations to bid or requests for proposal in a manner that limits the bidding to one bidder. It aims to promote fair competition among vendors by ensuring that all qualified bidders have an equal opportunity to participate. The bill makes any contract awarded in violation of this prohibition void, thereby protecting the interests of the state and its citizens.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1018, Statutes of 2026. (2026-09-30)Alert me
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| Sep. 30, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1018, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 30, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6552.) Ordered to the Senate. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, September 30, 2026 · 306 words
Senate Bill No. 1223
CHAPTER 1018
An act to add Section 3107 to the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to fairs.
[ Approved by Governor September 30, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State September 30, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1223, Padilla. Fairs: contracting.
Existing law governs fairs in this state, including the California Exposition and State Fair, district agricultural associations, county and district fairs, and citrus fruit fairs. Existing law establishes various requirements applicable to contracts of fairs.
This bill would prohibit a fair from issuing any invitation to bid or request for proposal, in connection with the awarding of a contract, for services to any person or entity, in a manner that limits the bidding directly or indirectly to any one bidder, except as specified. The bill would make any contract awarded in violation of this prohibition void.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 3107 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:3107.
(a) A fair shall not issue any invitation to bid or request for proposal, in connection with the awarding of a contract, for services to any person or entity, in a manner that limits the bidding directly or indirectly to any one bidder.(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply in cases of an emergency, as defined in Section 1102 of the Public Contract Code, where a contract is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, welfare, or safety, or protection of fair property, or to any contract with a musician or musical group for the purpose of a live performance event.
(c) Any contract awarded in violation of subdivision (a) shall be void.
(d) For purposes of this section, “fair” means a fair as defined in Section 3101, 3102, 3103, or 3104.
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