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NJ A2171

NJ A2171
Excludes certain public works contracts related to Hurricane Sandy recovery from prevailing wage requirements.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill exempts from the requirements of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.), any contract for public work to recover or rebuild from the destruction, damage, or loss due to wind, flooding, or other storm conditions attributable to Hurricane Sandy, or otherwise associated with the State of Emergency identified in Governor Christie's Executive Order No. 104, of 2012. The bill also stipulates that this exemption will not apply if that exemption jeopardizes or results in the loss of any federal funding provided to any public body for recovery or rebuilding efforts.

AI Summary

This bill exempts certain public works contracts related to Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts from the prevailing wage requirements of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. Specifically, the bill states that no contract for public work to recover or rebuild from the destruction, damage, or loss due to Hurricane Sandy shall be subject to the prevailing wage requirements, except if that exemption would jeopardize or result in the loss of any federal funding provided for the recovery or rebuilding efforts.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 02/07/2022)

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