SB74Introduced in the Senate
Relating To State Construction Projects.
Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM/JDC.
Re-Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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