Bill > A01802

This bill establishes a registration system for contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work projects in order to better enforce existing labor laws and regulations in the public works industry. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring contractors to register with the Department of Labor's Bureau of Public Works prior to bidding on a public work contract, providing information such as their business structure, relevant financial and tax details, and any past labor law violations. 2. Mandating that contractors and all listed subcontractors be registered in order to bid on public work contracts, and requiring the submission of registration certificates with the bid. 3. Imposing civil penalties of up to $1,000 on contractors who knowingly bid without being registered or include unregistered subcontractors. 4. Granting the Commissioner the authority to revoke or suspend a contractor's registration for violations of prevailing wage requirements. 5. Providing exemptions from the registration requirement during declared states of emergency or for urgent public safety or conservation projects. The bill aims to enhance enforcement of labor laws and regulations in the public works industry by establishing this comprehensive contractor registration system.