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    SB-70
    Budget & Economy

    Public contracts: Small Business Procurement and Contract Act.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Increases the maximum contract value for small business procurement from $250,000 to $350,000 without competitive bidding.
    • Requires state agencies to obtain quotes from at least two certified small businesses for contracts over $5,000.
    • Authorizes biennial adjustments to the maximum contract value based on California Consumer Price Index after 2028.

    Summary

    Senator Seyarto's proposal to modify California's Small Business Procurement and Contract Act would raise the maximum value of state contracts that can be awarded to certified small businesses through streamlined bidding processes from $250,000 to $350,000.

    The legislation affects both state agencies and the California State University system, allowing them to award contracts for goods, services, or information technology to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises through an expedited process requiring only two price quotations. For contracts below $5,000, agencies must still obtain multiple quotes if a single-source price appears unreasonable.

    Starting January 1, 2028, the Director of General Services would conduct biennial reviews of the maximum contract value and could adjust it based on changes in the California Consumer Price Index. This automatic review mechanism aims to maintain the threshold's relevance as economic conditions evolve. The bill maintains existing requirements for agencies to consider responsive offers received from qualified small businesses and disabled veteran enterprises.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Special Consent SB70 Seyarto
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Kelly Seyarto
    Kelly SeyartoR
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Juan Alanis
    Juan AlanisR
    California State Assembly Member
    Marie Alvarado-Gil
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    California State Senator
    Phillip Chen
    Phillip ChenR
    California State Assembly Member
    Steven Choi
    Steven ChoiR
    California State Senator
    Megan Dahle
    Megan DahleR
    California State Senator
    Heather Hadwick
    Heather HadwickR
    California State Assembly Member
    Roger Niello
    Roger NielloR
    California State Senator
    Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    California State Senator
    Kate Sanchez
    Kate SanchezR
    California State Assembly Member
    David Tangipa
    David TangipaR
    California State Assembly Member
    Suzette Valladares
    Suzette ValladaresR
    California State Senator
    Greg Wallis
    Greg WallisR
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/29/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 8, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7018PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Increases the maximum contract value for small business procurement from $250,000 to $350,000 without competitive bidding.
    • Requires state agencies to obtain quotes from at least two certified small businesses for contracts over $5,000.
    • Authorizes biennial adjustments to the maximum contract value based on California Consumer Price Index after 2028.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Kelly Seyarto
    Kelly SeyartoR
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Juan Alanis
    Juan AlanisR
    California State Assembly Member
    Marie Alvarado-Gil
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    California State Senator
    Phillip Chen
    Phillip ChenR
    California State Assembly Member
    Steven Choi
    Steven ChoiR
    California State Senator
    Megan Dahle
    Megan DahleR
    California State Senator
    Heather Hadwick
    Heather HadwickR
    California State Assembly Member
    Roger Niello
    Roger NielloR
    California State Senator
    Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    California State Senator
    Kate Sanchez
    Kate SanchezR
    California State Assembly Member
    David Tangipa
    David TangipaR
    California State Assembly Member
    Suzette Valladares
    Suzette ValladaresR
    California State Senator
    Greg Wallis
    Greg WallisR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Senator Seyarto's proposal to modify California's Small Business Procurement and Contract Act would raise the maximum value of state contracts that can be awarded to certified small businesses through streamlined bidding processes from $250,000 to $350,000.

    The legislation affects both state agencies and the California State University system, allowing them to award contracts for goods, services, or information technology to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises through an expedited process requiring only two price quotations. For contracts below $5,000, agencies must still obtain multiple quotes if a single-source price appears unreasonable.

    Starting January 1, 2028, the Director of General Services would conduct biennial reviews of the maximum contract value and could adjust it based on changes in the California Consumer Price Index. This automatic review mechanism aims to maintain the threshold's relevance as economic conditions evolve. The bill maintains existing requirements for agencies to consider responsive offers received from qualified small businesses and disabled veteran enterprises.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/29/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Special Consent SB70 Seyarto
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 8, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7018PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 26 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 6
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member