Bill > HB1667

This bill amends the law regarding the determination of prevailing wage for public works projects in Washington state. The key provisions are: (1) The industrial statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries will establish the prevailing wage rate by adopting the hourly wage, benefits, and overtime paid under collective bargaining agreements in the local area. (2) If there are multiple collective bargaining agreements, the statistician will determine and prevail the majority rate or the rate representing the preponderance of hours worked. (3) Interested parties can contest the statistician's determination, but the work must proceed under the rate established until a final determination is made. (4) For trades without applicable collective bargaining agreements, the statistician will conduct wage and hour surveys or use other appropriate methods to establish the prevailing rate.