Bill > SB1290

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to examine contract records held by a public entity, which includes the state, local agencies, and other public corporations, if the contract amount exceeds $100,000 and the request is related to an active investigation into bid rigging or other violations of California law concerning the public procurement of goods and services. Public entities must provide these records within 30 days, and the Department of Justice will pay a fee limited to the direct cost of duplication. Information obtained will only be used for the investigation and will be kept confidential, not subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act, though it does not affect a public entity's obligation to produce records under that act. The bill also includes legislative findings to justify these provisions, particularly regarding limitations on public access to certain government information.

Government Affairs, Justice

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