Bill > A04914

This bill establishes prevailing wage requirements for brownfield remediation work performed under private contract, specifically targeting projects that are seeking or have received a brownfield redevelopment tax credit and are partially funded by public money. The legislation defines "covered brownfield remediation work" as construction activities related to environmental cleanup, such as excavation, treatment, and restoration, where the project costs exceed $5 million and at least 30% of the funding comes from public sources. Public funds are broadly defined to include direct payments, tax credits, loan cost savings, and other financial benefits from public entities. The bill requires workers on these projects to be paid prevailing wages, with exceptions for projects already covered by collective bargaining agreements or affordable housing projects. Additionally, the bill mandates that contractors and subcontractors comply with minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) goals and requires annual reporting on diversity and participation in these projects. The legislation amends the environmental conservation law and labor law to ensure that sites not complying with these prevailing wage requirements will be ineligible for brownfield redevelopment tax credits, and the department of environmental conservation can terminate cleanup agreements for non-compliance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4914