Bill > S1547

This bill requires that if a government entity, referred to as an "awarding authority," decides to mandate a project labor agreement (PLA) for a construction project, they must submit a report to the inspector general within sixty days. A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement between a project owner and labor unions that sets terms and conditions for all contractors and subcontractors on a specific project, aiming to ensure labor harmony and timely completion. The report must justify why the project's size, duration, timing, and complexity necessitate a PLA, and it must also include a comparative analysis detailing the benefits of the PLA that led to its requirement, as well as any increased costs or negative consequences resulting from its use.