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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
Passed
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2019
03/21/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 45A to set guidelines for awarding contracts for public works projects; set forth that public agencies awarding contracts shall not require or prohibit bidders to adhere to agreements with a labor organization relating to a public works project; set restrictions on a public agency in awarding a grant, tax abatement, or tax credit in situations contrary to the provisions of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill creates new sections in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 45A to set guidelines for awarding contracts for public works projects. The key provisions are:
1. Public agencies awarding contracts for public works projects cannot require or prohibit bidders from adhering to agreements with labor organizations.
2. Public agencies cannot award grants, tax abatements, or tax credits that are conditioned on requiring a contract term that prohibits or gives preference to agreements with labor organizations.
3. The bill provides exceptions, such as allowing voluntary agreements between contractors and labor unions, and allowing public agencies to exempt particular projects from the requirements under special circumstances to avert an imminent threat to public health or safety.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 038) (on 03/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb135.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/hb135/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB135 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb135/vote_history.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/HB135/HFA4.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/HB135/HFA3.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/HB135/HFA2.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/HB135/HFA1.pdf |
| House Commiteee Substitute | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/HB135/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/hb135/orig_bill.pdf |
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