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This bill amends the Utah Code to update requirements for subcontractors working on state construction and design projects, focusing primarily on health insurance provisions and vendor qualification processes. The bill expands definitions to include "first-tier" and "second-tier" subcontractors and clarifies existing health insurance requirements for contractors and subcontractors. Specifically, contractors and subcontractors on projects over $2 million and $1 million respectively must offer qualified health insurance coverage to eligible employees, submit written statements demonstrating compliance, and ensure their subcontractors do the same. The bill introduces a new section requiring subcontractors to provide detailed employee information annually when applying for an approved vendor list, including employee names, partial social security numbers, professional license numbers, and health coverage documentation. Subcontractors must now be on an approved qualified vendor list to contract with the state's Division of Facilities Construction and Management, and the division must make this list publicly available. The bill includes potential penalties for non-compliance, such as contract suspension or debarment, and takes effect on May 7, 2025. The overall goal appears to be increasing transparency and ensuring that state contractors provide adequate health benefits to their employees.

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