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CA AB 2381

in committee

Local Agency Public Construction Act: municipal water districts: sanitation districts: lowest responsible bidder.

California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did CA AB 2381 pass?

Not yet. CA AB 2381 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-09): Referred to Com. on L. GOV.

What is CA AB 2381 about?

Existing law, the Local Agency Public Construction Act, sets forth the requirements for competitive bidding on various types of contracts awarded by local agencies. Under existing law, a municipal water district and a sanitation district, when letting a contract for $35,000 or more, is required to let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. This bill would increase that threshold dollar amount to $220,000. The bill would require the Controller, commencing January 1, 2028, to adjust that amount annually to reflect the percentage change, as specified, and publish the adjusted amount on its internet website.

Who sponsors CA AB 2381?

Johnson is the primary sponsor of CA AB 2381.

Description

Existing law, the Local Agency Public Construction Act, sets forth the requirements for competitive bidding on various types of contracts awarded by local agencies. Under existing law, a municipal water district and a sanitation district, when letting a contract for $35,000 or more, is required to let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. This bill would increase that threshold dollar amount to $220,000. The bill would require the Controller, commencing January 1, 2028, to adjust that amount annually to reflect the percentage change, as specified, and publish the adjusted amount on its internet website.

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Latest action
2026-03-09 — Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-09

    Referred to Com. on L. GOV.

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  2. 2026-02-21

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  3. 2026-02-20

    Read first time. To print.

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