SB 1315

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Existing law establishes the border between the United States and Mexico, which includes the southern border of California. This bill would make findings and declarations related to a wall on the border between California and Mexico. This bill, except as specified, would prohibit the state, commencing January 1, 2021, until January 1, 2026, from awarding or renewing any contract with any person that, at the time of bid or proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is a contractor that is providing or has provided on or after January 1, 2021, goods or services to the federal government for the construction of a federally funded wall, fence, or other barrier along California's southern border. The bill would also define various terms for these purposes. Existing law defines "responsible bidder" for the purposes of public works contracts as a bidder who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the public works contract. This bill, except as specified, would provide that, until January 1, 2026, for purposes of contracts with the state, the term "responsible bidder" does not include a bidder who, at the time of the bid or proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is a contractor that is providing or has provided goods or services on or after January 1, 2021, to the federal government for the construction of a federally funded wall, fence, or other barrier along California's southern border, as specified.