Bill > HB2699

This bill amends Arizona law regarding public works contracts to prohibit state agencies and political subdivisions from requiring contractors to pay wages not less than the prevailing rate of wages in the state or local area where the project is located, and also prohibits requiring contractors to enter into project labor agreements or neutrality agreements with labor organizations. A "project labor agreement" is defined as a pre-hire agreement with labor organizations that sets employment terms for a construction project, and a "neutrality agreement" involves commitments like remaining neutral towards a labor organization or providing private employee information beyond what federal law requires. The bill also removes a previous requirement for contractors to participate in or contribute to federally registered apprenticeship programs. The intent is to ensure that public works contracts do not mandate specific labor agreements or wage scales beyond what is already established by law, while still allowing private parties to engage in collective bargaining and not interfering with activities protected by federal labor law.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84506