Public works: definition.

(1) Existing law defines the term "public works" for purposes of requirements regarding the payment of prevailing wages to include construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds, except as specified. Existing law makes a willful violation of laws relating to the payment of prevailing wages on public works a misdemeanor. This bill would expand the meaning of the term "public works" to include specific types of tree removal work. By expanding the definition of "public works," this bill would expand the scope of a crime. (2) This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 1720 of the Labor Code proposed by AB 199 to be operative only if this bill and AB 199 are enacted and this bill is enacted last. (3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.