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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/19/2018
04/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to promoting public labor contracts for local residents. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws by inserting a new Section 44N. This new section requires that for construction projects estimated to cost more than $5 million, general bidders, sub-bidders, general contractors, and sub-contractors must make a good faith effort to hire or contract with individuals of whom at least 15% reside within a 20-mile radius of the project location. The bill aims to promote the hiring of local residents for these public construction projects.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2377 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2377.pdf |
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