AB-783
Housing & Homelessness

Public contracts: construction materials: disaster relief.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes the state to negotiate bulk purchases of construction materials for rebuilding after natural disasters.
  • Requires materials to be sold at cost to homeowners and contractors in disaster-affected areas.
  • Prioritizes sustainable and locally sourced building materials when possible.
  • Expires on January 1, 2031 unless extended by future legislation.

Summary

Assembly Member Caloza's proposal authorizes the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk purchasing agreements for residential construction materials in areas affected by natural disasters. The department would enter contracts with suppliers to obtain discounted rates on materials ranging from structural components like lumber and steel to electrical systems and interior finishes.

Under the program, these materials would be made available at cost or with minimal administrative fees to homeowners, contractors, nonprofit organizations, and local governments rebuilding in areas under state or federal emergency declarations. The materials must be used specifically for housing reconstruction related to disaster damage, with priority given to sustainable and locally-sourced options when feasible. While the department would negotiate procurement contracts, it would not be responsible for storing or distributing materials.

The legislation requires annual reports to legislative committees detailing quantities purchased and rebuilding outcomes in affected areas. The program would operate through January 1, 2031, allowing for evaluation of its effectiveness in supporting disaster recovery efforts. The contracts would be exempt from certain public contracting requirements to enable more flexible procurement during emergencies.

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 Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Amendments (Committee's)
Assembly Governmental Organization Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Emergency Management]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Lisa CalderonD
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
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Gregg HartD
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Kate SanchezR
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Jessica CalozaD
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Mark GonzalezD
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Heather HadwickR
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Jose SolacheD
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Sade ElhawaryD
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Introduced By

Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaD
California State Assembly Member
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)

Latest Voting History

April 28, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
5117PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes the state to negotiate bulk purchases of construction materials for rebuilding after natural disasters.
  • Requires materials to be sold at cost to homeowners and contractors in disaster-affected areas.
  • Prioritizes sustainable and locally sourced building materials when possible.
  • Expires on January 1, 2031 unless extended by future legislation.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Caloza's proposal authorizes the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk purchasing agreements for residential construction materials in areas affected by natural disasters. The department would enter contracts with suppliers to obtain discounted rates on materials ranging from structural components like lumber and steel to electrical systems and interior finishes.

Under the program, these materials would be made available at cost or with minimal administrative fees to homeowners, contractors, nonprofit organizations, and local governments rebuilding in areas under state or federal emergency declarations. The materials must be used specifically for housing reconstruction related to disaster damage, with priority given to sustainable and locally-sourced options when feasible. While the department would negotiate procurement contracts, it would not be responsible for storing or distributing materials.

The legislation requires annual reports to legislative committees detailing quantities purchased and rebuilding outcomes in affected areas. The program would operate through January 1, 2031, allowing for evaluation of its effectiveness in supporting disaster recovery efforts. The contracts would be exempt from certain public contracting requirements to enable more flexible procurement during emergencies.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)

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 Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Amendments (Committee's)
Assembly Governmental Organization Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Emergency Management]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

April 28, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
5117PASS

Contacts

Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member