State government grants and contracts: payment of claims and grantees’ indirect costs.

CA AB880 aims to improve the process for state government grants and contracts by establishing clearer guidelines for the payment of claims and allowing for the inclusion of indirect costs for grantees. This means organizations receiving state funds could be better compensated for overhead expenses related to their projects. The bill seeks to streamline the financial operations of state-funded programs.

CA AB880 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Steve Bennett (D), currently “Vetoed” since September 27, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 38 of them sponsored by Steve Bennett.

The key recorded vote (A, August 26, 2026) ended 77–0 and passed.

Supporters of CA AB880 argue that this legislation will enhance the efficiency of state funding by ensuring that organizations can cover their indirect costs, allowing them to focus more on their missions. They believe it will lead to better project outcomes and more effective use of taxpayer dollars, ultimately benefiting the communities served by these organizations.

Critics of CA AB880 may contend that the bill could lead to increased administrative costs and potential misuse of funds as organizations may inflate indirect costs. They might argue that this could result in less accountability and transparency in how state funds are allocated and spent, raising concerns about the overall effectiveness of government grant programs.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.