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OR HB3216
Relating to a system for submitting certified statements required for reporting compliance with the prevailing wage laws; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells a state agency to study how to make a system to report data on payments of wage levels needed for state projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Digest: Tells people who must pay a certain wage to workers who do construction on public works to send to a state agency reports about what they pay the workers. Says that the reports must be done online at a particular website. Tells the state agency to create the website and make it ready for use by the beginning of 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Requires contractors and subcontractors that must report compliance with the prevailing wage laws to submit certified statements and reports showing compliance to the Bureau of Labor and In- dustries by means of a centralized system and electronic portal. Directs the bureau to develop and im- plement an appropriate electronic portal. Lists specifications for and required elements of the electronic portal. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the feasibility of developing a cen- tralized system for reporting compliance with prevailing wage payment requirements. Speci- fies what the study should consider and requires the bureau to report the results of the study to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to public procurement not later than September 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for creating a centralized online system for contractors to submit certified statements related to prevailing wage laws. The study will evaluate developing an entirely online system that allows contractors to submit certified statements electronically via mobile devices or web portal, potentially enabling public agencies to access these statements. BOLI must review similar systems used in other states, consult with stakeholders, determine methods to protect confidential information, estimate development and maintenance costs, assess security features, and identify potential funding sources. The bureau is required to submit an initial progress report by December 31, 2025, and a final report with recommendations by September 1, 2026, to the legislative committees overseeing public procurement. If needed, BOLI may contract with external parties to assist in conducting the study. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon passage, and the study-related provisions will be automatically repealed on January 2, 2027. The overall goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of prevailing wage compliance reporting for contractors and public agencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 03/10/2025)
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