Bill > H1857

This bill allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to exempt themselves from certain provisions of the prevailing wage law, specifically sections 26 through 27G of chapter 149 of the General Laws, for construction projects estimated to cost $50,000 or less, provided the municipality votes to approve such an exemption. The prevailing wage law generally requires that workers on public construction projects be paid a minimum wage rate determined by the government, intended to ensure fair compensation for laborers. This bill would grant local control to municipalities to waive this requirement for smaller, less costly projects, and it would become effective immediately upon its passage.