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SB-1223 • 2026

Fairs: contracting.

Fairs: contracting.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Padilla
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Set for hearing May 4.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or consequences for accidental violations.

Fairs: Contracting Rules

This law prohibits fairs from issuing invitations to bid or requests for proposals that limit bidding to a single bidder and makes contracts awarded in violation of this rule void.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits fairs from issuing invitations to bid or requests for proposal in a way that limits the bidding directly or indirectly to any one bidder.
  • Makes any contract awarded after violating these rules void.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Fairs in California
  • People or companies that bid on contracts for services at these fairs

Terms To Know

invitation to bid
A formal request from a fair asking businesses to submit bids for work.
request for proposal
An official document that asks companies or individuals to propose how they would complete a project or provide services.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if a fair accidentally violates the rules.
  • It is unclear how this law will be enforced and who will make sure fairs follow it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 4.

  2. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  3. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 21.

  4. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on AGRI.

  5. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  6. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1223, as introduced, Padilla.
Fairs: contracting.
Existing law governs fairs in this state, including the California Exposition and State Fair, district agricultural associations, county and district fairs, and citrus fruit fairs. Existing law establishes various requirements applicable to contracts of fairs.
This bill would prohibit a fair from issuing any invitation to bid or request for proposal, in connection with the awarding of a contract, for services to any person or entity, in a manner that limits the bidding directly or indirectly to any one bidder. The bill would make any contract awarded in violation of this prohibition void.

Current Bill Text

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