Bill > SB00395

This bill proposes to amend section 31-53 of the general statutes to clarify the scope of the prevailing wage statute, which typically requires payment of standard, locally determined wages for workers on public construction projects. The key change is to explicitly state that prevailing wage requirements only apply to portions of projects funded by public money, while projects or portions funded entirely with private dollars would be exempt from these wage regulations. The purpose of this legislative change is to encourage more private investment in municipal economic development and affordable housing projects by reducing regulatory requirements for privately funded construction work, potentially making such projects more financially attractive and easier to develop. By creating a clear distinction between publicly and privately funded project components, the bill aims to provide greater clarity for developers and municipalities about when prevailing wage laws must be applied.

Labor and Employment

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