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AB-1497 • 2026

State Contract Act.

State Contract Act.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Bennett
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: Died at Desk.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the changes made to the State Contract Act, only that they are nonsubstantive.

State Contract Act

AB-1497 makes minor, non-substantial changes to a law about contracts between state agencies and private companies.

What This Bill Does

Changes the wording of an existing State Contract Act without changing its main rules or requirements.

Who It Names or Affects

State agencies that enter into contracts with private companies
Private companies that contract with state agencies

Terms To Know

nonsubstantive changes: Changes to the wording or structure of a law that do not change its meaning or requirements.
State Contract Act: A law that sets rules for contracts between state agencies and private companies.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not provide details about what specific changes are being made to the State Contract Act.
It is unclear if or when this bill will become a new law since it died at the governor's desk.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
Died at Desk.
2025-02-24 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2025-02-22 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1497, as introduced, Bennett.
State Contract Act.
The State Contract Act generally governs contracting between state agencies and private contracts.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provision naming that act.

Current Bill Text

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