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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 10.5Ch. 2§ 15770 State Public Works Board

§ 15770 State Public Works Board

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§ 15770 State Public Works Board

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a group called the State Public Works Board that makes decisions about building things for the state.
  • •The group includes important people like the Directors of Finance, Transportation, and General Services.
  • •Sometimes, other people like the Treasurer, Controller, or the Secretary of Natural Resources join the group for special decisions.
  • •Some lawmakers from the Senate and Assembly also help with the group's work, but they can't do anything that conflicts with their job as lawmakers.

Example

The state wants to build a new office building for government workers.

The State Public Works Board would meet to decide if the building should be built and how to pay for it. They might ask the Treasurer and Controller to join the meeting to help make the decision.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 15770 State Public Works Board

There is in the state government the State Public Works Board. The board consists of the Director of Finance, the Director of Transportation, and the Director of General Services. For the purpose of hearing and deciding upon matters related to the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the State Building Construction Act of 1955 (Part 10b (commencing with Section 15800)), or any other law authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, the Treasurer and the Controller shall be members of the board. For the purpose of hearing and deciding matters related to the acquisition of properties or construction of projects for any department, office, or other unit under the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Agency, the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall be a member of the board. Three Members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and three Members of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker, shall meet with and participate in the work of the board to the extent that such participation is not incompatible with their positions as Members of the Legislature. The appointed Members of the Legislature constitute a legislative interim committee on the subject of this part with all the powers and duties imposed upon such committees by the Joint Rules of the Legislature. The amendments made to this section at the 1981–82 Regular Session of the Legislature shall become operative on January 1, 1983. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 242, Sec. 1. (AB 3133) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

State Public Works BoardDirector of FinanceDirector of TransportationDirector of General Servicesrevenue bondsState Building Construction Act of 1955Natural Resources Agencylegislative interim committee

Related Statutes

  • § 14669.15 San Diego Office Lease Agreements
  • § 14101 Contracting Professional Services
  • § 14650 State Building Construction Authority
  • § 14670.4 Squaw Valley Land Exchange
  • § 14670.55 State Property Exchange Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 15770.
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