SF 4745 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creation of a centralized certified payroll reporting portal and database requirement for all state projects covered by prevailing wage requirements

This bill requires the state of Minnesota to create a centralized online portal and database for collecting certified payroll information from all contractors working on state projects that are subject to prevailing wage laws. The system will allow the public to search and view details about workers, including their job classifications, hours worked, and hourly wages, starting in 2026. Contractors must submit their payroll data through this new electronic system, which will also serve as their official record for meeting existing reporting requirements. The legislation includes funding for the technology and administrative costs needed to establish and maintain the portal.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 5 edits · Apr 13, 2026

MODERATE

This bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, shifting the effective dates for new reporting requirements from 2026 to 2027. The changes streamline the data the commissioner must publish by referencing existing statutes rather than listing specific worker details, while adding new provisions for local governments to opt-in to the system. The bill also clarifies that using this new portal satisfies existing federal and state reporting rules, preventing duplicate paperwork for contractors.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly allows local governments and project owners to voluntarily join the state's centralized payroll reporting system to comply with local ordinances, expanding the system's potential reach beyond state projects.

TIMELINE

The deadline for the commissioner to develop the payroll portal and database was delayed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENT

The specific list of worker data the commissioner must publish was removed and replaced with a reference to existing state law (section 177.30), simplifying the reporting mandate.

A new provision states that submitting payrolls through this new portal fulfills all other prevailing wage reporting requirements, eliminating the need for duplicate submissions.

SCOPE

New language allows local units of government and project owners to opt-in to the state portal to help them meet local prevailing wage or labor standards requirements.

TECHNICAL

The portal is now required to accept fillable forms with electronic signature capabilities to improve ease of use.

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Committee

Apr 23, 2026

Committee

Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to Labor

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 Suspended adopt previous committee report

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Committee

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred to State and Local Government

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors