Assemblyman Solorio Submits First Bill of New Session
California Political Desk
December 04, 2008
SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) introduced his first bill of the 2009-2010 Legislative Session. AB 20 would streamline the contracting process between the University of California (UC) and state agencies by reducing the costs and time associated with negotiating standard agreements.
At a time when the state is experiencing a $12 billion deficit, we need to find innovative ways to improve business practices," said Assemblyman Solorio. "Streamlined contracts mean savings for important state services and programs, and it also means faster job creation." "
Assemblyman Solorio submits first bill of the 2009-2010 Legislative Session shortly after taking the oath of office to begin his second term.(Publications, click image to enlarge.)
According to the latest numbers available, in 2006-07, UC and 102 state agencies and programs entered into more than 1,250 contracts costing more than $321 million to execute. AB 20 would require the Department of General Services and UC to establish specific model language that agencies can utilize when contracting with each other.
Assemblyman Solorio crafted AB 20 after a similar federal law that is garnering great results. The federal government established standardized contract terms known as the Federal Demonstration Project. That effort resulted in considerable savings in legal services, and less delays for grants and contracts accepted by UC campuses. In comparison, the California invoicing and payment process costs UC three times as much as federal awards for one-tenth of the allocated dollar amount.
It just makes sense to adopt the same practices in California," said Solorio. AB 20 is expected to be considered in its first policy committee in March.
At a time when the state is experiencing a $12 billion deficit, we need to find innovative ways to improve business practices," said Assemblyman Solorio. "Streamlined contracts mean savings for important state services and programs, and it also means faster job creation." "
Assemblyman Solorio submits first bill of the 2009-2010 Legislative Session shortly after taking the oath of office to begin his second term.(Publications, click image to enlarge.)
According to the latest numbers available, in 2006-07, UC and 102 state agencies and programs entered into more than 1,250 contracts costing more than $321 million to execute. AB 20 would require the Department of General Services and UC to establish specific model language that agencies can utilize when contracting with each other.
Assemblyman Solorio crafted AB 20 after a similar federal law that is garnering great results. The federal government established standardized contract terms known as the Federal Demonstration Project. That effort resulted in considerable savings in legal services, and less delays for grants and contracts accepted by UC campuses. In comparison, the California invoicing and payment process costs UC three times as much as federal awards for one-tenth of the allocated dollar amount.
It just makes sense to adopt the same practices in California," said Solorio. AB 20 is expected to be considered in its first policy committee in March.
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