SB2843Introduced in the Senate
COURT OF CLAIMS-PROCEDURE
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Creates an administrative process for uncontested claims for vendors arising from contracts with the State. Requires a State agency to confirm or reject an uncontested claim that is from a lapsed appropriation and valued at less than $2,500 within 30 days after being notified in writing by the Attorney General. Provides that if the State agency does not confirm or reject the claim within that 30-day period, then the State agency forfeits the right to reject or contest the claim. Requires the Comptroller, subject to appropriation, then issue payment to the vendor within 30 days of the court entering such an award. Provides that if the court determines that it is unable to process such an uncontested claim because the bill or invoice contains a defect, the court must notify the vendor in writing of the defect no later than 30 days after the bill or invoice was first submitted. Provides that if one or more items on a bill or invoice are disapproved, but not the entire bill or invoice, then the portion that is not disapproved must be transmitted to the Comptroller for payment. Changes the filing fees required under the Act as follows: a fee of $15 for a petition seeking more than $500 but less than $10,000; and $35 for a petition seeking more than $10,000 or more. Requires that the court must allow claimants to submit documentation to amend and cure defects. Makes other changes. Authorizes the Court of Claims to adopt rules to implement the Act.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
To Government Operations
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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