Bill > SB0164

This bill amends the Prevailing Wage Act to expand the definition of "public works" to include federal construction projects administered or controlled by a public body, but only when the prevailing wage rate is equal to or greater than the prevailing wage determination made by the United States Secretary of Labor for the same locality and type of construction. Specifically, the bill adds language to clarify that such federal projects will be considered "public works" if they meet these wage rate criteria, which means they would be subject to the state's prevailing wage requirements. The term "prevailing wage" refers to the hourly cash wages plus annualized fringe benefits (such as health insurance, pensions, and training programs) that are typically paid to workers in a specific locality for similar types of construction work. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and aims to ensure that federal construction projects in Illinois adhere to local wage standards, potentially protecting workers' compensation and maintaining consistent labor standards across different types of public construction projects.

Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=164&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104