California § 14844 - The department shall contract for a statewide procurement and contracting dispari

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14844 — The department shall contract for a statewide procurement and contracting dispari, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14844. The department shall contract for a statewide procurement and contracting dispari

(a) The department shall contract for a statewide procurement and contracting disparity study, in order to guide outreach strategies, state government program development, and improvements to contracting policies. (b) On or before December 31, 2025, the department shall post a report to its internet website setting forth the results of the study and implementation actions taken in response to it.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14844

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14844 cover?

Section 14844 ("The department shall contract for a statewide procurement and contracting dispari") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 14844?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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