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NJ A3970
NJ A3970Requires public entities to enter into project labor agreements in certain public works projects at or above $3 million.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires public entities to include a project labor agreement in all public works projects estimated to cost $3 million or more. Under current law, public entities may decide on a project-by-project basis whether to include a project labor agreement if the entity estimates that the total cost of the project, exclusive of any land acquisition costs, subject to prevailing wage law, will be $5 million or more. This bill would require a project labor agreement for any public works project equal to or exceeding a $3 million threshold. A public entity is defined as the State, any of its political subdivisions, any authority created by the Legislature and any instrumentality or agency of the State or of any of its political subdivisions.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that public entities, which include the State, its political subdivisions (like counties and municipalities), and any authorities or agencies created by the Legislature, must include a project labor agreement (PLA) in all public works projects that are estimated to cost $3 million or more. A project labor agreement is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that sets the terms and conditions for a specific construction project. Currently, public entities have the discretion to decide on a project-by-project basis whether to include a PLA, but only if the project's estimated cost, excluding land acquisition, is $5 million or more. This bill lowers that threshold to $3 million, making PLAs a requirement for a broader range of public works projects.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3970 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3970_I1.HTM |
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