Bill > LB447

This bill amends the Community Development Law to introduce new requirements for redevelopment contracts in counties with 60,000 or more inhabitants. Specifically, the bill mandates that redevelopment contracts involving tax divisions must now include provisions requiring contractors to pay prevailing wages for construction work, as determined by federal standards. Additionally, the bill requires that at least 15% of total labor hours must be performed by qualified apprentices, and any contractor with four or more workers must employ at least one apprentice. The apprenticeship requirements include specific definitions of qualified apprentices and labor hours, and provide exceptions if apprentices cannot be recruited through registered apprenticeship programs. These new provisions aim to ensure fair wages and create opportunities for apprentice workers in large county redevelopment projects, while also providing some flexibility for contractors who may struggle to find qualified apprentices. The bill also makes minor technical additions to the definition of redevelopment projects in the Community Development Law, expanding the scope to explicitly include employing laborers, mechanics, and apprentices in construction work.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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