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SB 935: Local agency design-build projects: authorization.
What SB 935 does, verified August 10, 2026
This bill would repeal certain provisions that allow local agencies to use the design-build procurement process for public works projects exceeding $1,000,000. The repeal date would be extended indefinitely, effectively expanding the crime of perjury. This means that local agencies would have more flexibility in their procurement processes, but it would also result in a state-mandated local program. The bill would also state that no reimbursement is required for a specified reason, as per the California Constitution.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 102, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-02)Alert me
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| Jul. 16, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 102, Statutes of 2026. |
| Jul. 16, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jul. 15, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 70. Noes 0. Page 5985.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, July 16, 2026 · 338 words
Senate Bill No. 935
CHAPTER 102
An act to repeal Section 22169 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
[ Approved by Governor July 16, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State July 16, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 935, Choi. Local agency design-build projects: authorization.
Existing law authorizes a local agency, as defined, with approval of its governing body, to procure design-build contracts for public works projects in excess of $1,000,000, awarding the contract either to the lowest bid or the best value. Existing law, among other requirements for the design-build procurement process, requires specified information submitted by a design-build entity to be certified under penalty of perjury. These provisions authorizing local agencies to use the design-build procurement process are repealed on January 1, 2031.
This bill would repeal the above-described January 1, 2031, repeal date, thereby extending the operation of these provisions indefinitely. By indefinitely extending provisions that would otherwise be repealed on January 1, 2031, the bill would expand the crime of perjury, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program.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.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 22169 of the Public Contract Code is repealed.SEC. 2.
No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.Text of SB 935 as chaptered, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions