BILL ANALYSIS
AB 1471
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB 1471 (Eng)
As Amended July 9, 2009
Majority vote
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|ASSEMBLY: |77-0 |(May 21, 2009) |SENATE: |38-0 |(August 27, |
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Original Committee Reference: TRANS .
SUMMARY : Makes technical corrections to statutes affecting the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's
(Metro) procurement authority; grants additional authorities
relative to public auctions.
The Senate amendments raise the threshold for expected
expenditures, from $2,500 to $3,000, over which Metro must
obtain a minimum of three quotations, either written or oral, so
long as the expected expenditure does not exceed $100,000.
EXISTING LAW sets forth provisions governing procurements and
contracts entered into by Metro.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , this bill was substantially similar
to the version passed by the Senate.
FISCAL EFFECT : This bill passed out of Senate Appropriations
Committee pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state cost.
COMMENTS : According to the author, the purpose of this bill is
to clean up provisions related to Metro's procurement authority
and to remove redundant provisions, provide delegation authority
to Metro's Board of Directors for specific procurement
activities, and authorize Metro to participate in public
auctions, such as those conducted on the internet and with other
public agencies.
Analysis Prepared by : Janet Dawson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
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