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Home/Bills/SB 33California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 33: Public contracts: claim resolution.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 10, 2026

What SB 33 does, verified August 10, 2026

This bill extends the claim resolution process for public contracts until further notice, allowing local agencies to continue conducting reasonable reviews of claims made by contractors in connection with public works projects. The process involves providing written statements identifying disputed and undisputed portions of the claim within 45 days. The bill also applies to charter cities and counties, as well as cities. The state will reimburse local agencies for any costs mandated by the state if the commission on state mandates determines that the bill contains such costs.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 99, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-02)Alert me
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Sharon Quirk-SilvaAngelique AshbyJosh BeckerCorey Jackson
Recent actions33 total · showing 5
Jul. 16, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 99, Statutes of 2026.
Jul. 16, 2026Approved by the Governor.
Jul. 15, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
Jul. 02, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 70. Noes 0. Page 5984.) Ordered to the Senate.
Jul. 02, 2026In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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