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NY A06708

NY A06708
Relates to use of public funds for prevailing wage requirements applicable to construction projects performed under private contract.

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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to prevailing wage requirements applicable to construction projects performed under private contract; and to repeal section 224-c of the labor law, in relation to eliminating the public subsidiary board

AI Summary

This bill modifies the existing labor law regarding prevailing wage requirements for construction projects funded partially by public money, lowering the threshold for public funds from 30% to 20% of total project costs and introducing additional criteria for determining when a project must pay prevailing wages. The bill reduces the total project cost threshold to five million dollars and establishes new definitions for what constitutes "public funds," including various types of financial benefits like reduced loan costs, tax credits, and other governmental financial assistance. The legislation expands the scope of projects subject to prevailing wage requirements while also creating specific exemptions, such as for small residential properties, certain non-profit projects, and projects with affordable or supportive housing components. The bill mandates that project owners certify their project's status, maintain payroll records, and comply with minority and women-owned business enterprise goals. Importantly, it removes the previously existing public subsidy board and introduces more direct oversight by the department, requiring public entities to provide certifications about the funds they provide and potentially allowing the department to calculate future fund values. The bill aims to ensure fair wages and increased transparency in construction projects receiving public financial support, with a focus on promoting diversity and equitable employment practices in the construction industry.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (82)

Harry Bronson (D)*,  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Didi Barrett (D),  Michael Benedetto (D),  Sam Berger (D),  Alex Bores (D),  Karl Brabenec (R),  Ed Braunstein (D),  Chris Burdick (D),  Pat Burke (D),  Noah Burroughs (D),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  Patrick Carroll (D),  Robert Carroll (D),  Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  William Colton (D),  William Conrad (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Landon Dais (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),  Michael Durso (R),  Chris Eachus (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Charles Fall (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Jarett Gandolfo (R),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Deborah Glick (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Judy Griffin (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Larinda Hooks (D),  Pamela Hunter (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Billy Jones (D),  Rebecca Kassay (D),  Paula Kay (D),  Ron Kim (D),  Charles Lavine (D),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Nikki Lucas (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  Bill Magnarelli (D),  Brian Maher (R),  Karen McMahon (D),  Demond Meeks (D),  Marcela Mitaynes (D),  Steve Otis (D),  Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),  Steven Raga (D),  Jenifer Rajkumar (D),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Jonathan Rivera (D),  Gabriella Romero (D),  Linda Rosenthal (D),  Nily Rozic (D),  Angelo Santabarbara (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Thomas Schiavoni (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Amanda Septimo (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Sarahana Shrestha (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Tony Simone (D),  Matt Slater (R),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Phil Steck (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Yudelka Tapia (D),  Al Taylor (D),  Claire Valdez (D),  David Weprin (D),  Jordan Wright (D),  John Zaccaro (D),  Stefani Zinerman (D), 

Last Action

referred to labor (on 01/07/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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