PUBLIC WORKS SUBCONTRACTORS

Creates the Public Works Subcontractor Responsibility Act. Provides that the Act applies to subcontracts for public works contracts entered into by the State, by a unit of local government, or by a school district. Provides that any subcontract for a public works contract shall include a provision setting forth the percentage of female and minority workers that the subcontractor plans to employ to perform work on the public works project. Provides that if any subcontractor fails to employ the percentage of females and minorities on a public works project as set forth in the subcontract, then the subcontractor must pay a penalty in the amount of the price of the subcontract multiplied by the percentage of females and minorities that the subcontractor planned to employ. Provides that the penalty shall be paid to the governmental entity that entered into the contract for the public works project. Provides that the contractor is not liable for any violation of this Act. Preempts home rule powers.