Bill > H2159

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 26 to establish wage requirements for construction workers on projects receiving certain tax incentives or tax relief. Specifically, the bill requires that for any construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance, or repair project on property benefiting from various tax increment financing plans or tax credits (such as urban center housing, manufacturing workforce training, or historic rehabilitation tax credits), workers must be paid wages at or above the rates determined by the state commissioner. Employers on these projects must also comply with existing labor reporting requirements, including submitting weekly certified payroll reports and statements of compliance to the authority granting the tax relief. Furthermore, these payroll records and compliance statements must be made available for inspection by any interested party who submits a written request to the granting authority. The goal of the bill appears to be ensuring fair wages and labor transparency for workers on government-subsidized construction projects.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2159