Bill > SB00357

This bill proposes to modify the prevailing wage requirements for public works projects by increasing the total cost threshold for renovations and implementing an annual inflation adjustment. Specifically, the bill raises the threshold for when prevailing wage laws apply to renovation projects from $100,000 to $250,000, meaning smaller public works renovation projects will no longer be required to pay workers the standard prevailing wage rate. Additionally, the bill mandates that this new $250,000 threshold will be automatically adjusted each year to keep pace with inflation, ensuring the threshold remains relevant over time. Prevailing wage laws typically require contractors working on public construction projects to pay workers the standard wage rate for similar work in the local area, which helps protect worker compensation and maintain labor standards. By increasing the threshold, the bill aims to reduce regulatory burden and potentially lower costs for smaller public renovation projects while still maintaining wage protections for larger-scale work.

Labor and Employment

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