RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.
Summary
Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nadine Nakamura
DDemocratic
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