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SB 70: Public contracts: Small Business Procurement and Contract Act.
What SB 70 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill aims to amend the law related to public contracts in California. It allows state agencies and the California State University to award contracts to certified small businesses, including microbusinesses and disabled veteran businesses, without following competitive bidding requirements. The estimated contract value for these awards can range from $5,000 to $350,000. The bill increases the maximum estimated value from $250,000 to $350,000. The new maximum value will be reviewed and adjusted every two years to reflect changes in the California Consumer Price Index.
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Last action: August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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| Aug. 29, 2025 | August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 08, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 08, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |