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Legislators back ban on vendors who recently paid UC executives; UC warns of operational risks
Summary
SB 1141 would bar businesses from contracting with the University of California if a UC executive was paid by that business within the previous year and impose a one‑year prohibition after compensation; supporters cited examples of executive board ties to vendors while UC warned the bill’s breadth could disrupt essential contracts.
Sen. Wahab introduced SB 1141, which would prohibit a business from bidding on or entering into contracts with the University of California if a UC executive has been paid (as a paid director, consultant or advisor) by that business within the previous year, and would bar contracting for one year after compensation to an executive or immediate family member.
Katherine Lybarger, executive vice president at AFSCME 3299, testified that the bill targets conflicts that have harmed public trust and cited reported instances in which UC…
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