Bill > SB00223

This bill proposes an amendment to section 31-53 of the general statutes that would allow municipalities to be exempted from prevailing wage requirements under specific circumstances. Prevailing wage laws typically mandate that workers on public construction projects be paid the standard wage rates for their trade in a given area. Under this proposed legislation, a municipality could be exempted from these requirements if its legislative body (such as a city council) votes by majority to demonstrate that complying with prevailing wage standards would cause an undue financial hardship. Such hardship could include situations where the cost of paying prevailing wages might prevent a critical construction project from being completed, potentially endangering public health and safety. The bill aims to provide municipalities with financial flexibility when facing significant budget constraints, allowing them to proceed with necessary construction projects even when they cannot afford to pay the standard prevailing wage rates. This exemption would be granted on a case-by-case basis, requiring a formal vote and documented evidence of financial strain.

Labor and Employment

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