Bill > S05379

This bill establishes prevailing wage requirements for brownfield remediation work performed under private contract, specifically targeting sites seeking or receiving the brownfield redevelopment tax credit. The legislation requires that covered brownfield remediation work be paid prevailing wages when the project meets certain criteria: (1) the site is eligible for the tangible property tax credit, (2) the work is at least partially funded by public funds (which includes various forms of financial assistance like reduced fees, tax credits, or loans), and (3) the total project costs exceed five million dollars. The bill defines specific remediation activities subject to prevailing wage requirements, including construction activities like excavation, treatment, and environmental restoration. Certain types of work are exempt, such as projects with pre-existing collective bargaining agreements or affordable housing projects. The bill also emphasizes diversity and inclusion by requiring reporting on minority and women-owned business enterprise participation and mandating that owners and developers comply with minority business enterprise goals. Additionally, the bill allows the environmental conservation department to terminate brownfield site cleanup agreements if prevailing wage requirements are not met. The legislation will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment and will apply to participation requests received on or after that date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5379