Relating to the application of a prevailing rate of wage to public works projects; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Includes within definition of "public works" project for constructing, reconstructing or performing major renovation of privately owned road, highway, building, structure or improvement that is located in enterprise zone or for which qualified business firm received or will receive exemption from ad valorem property taxation and has total project cost estimated as equaling or exceeding $20 million. Defines "funds of a public agency," for purposes of applying prevailing rate of wage to projects for public works, to include tax credits or tax abatements that contractor engaged in public works project receives from state in connection with project. Requires contractor or contractor's surety to file certified statements with, as appropriate, public agency that awarded contract for public works or sponsor of enterprise zone in which public works project is located. Becomes operative on January 1, 2020. ] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Becomes operative 91 days after effective date of Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jul 2019
House Passage
Apr 2019
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
Floor votes · House Apr 17, 2019
How they voted
38–19
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 59
Apr 17, 2019
D
Democratic38
86% Yea
R
Republican21
71% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 23, 2019
Committee
Referred to Workforce.
upper
Apr 18, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 17, 2019
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Helt, McLain, Mitchell, Neron.
lower
Apr 17, 2019
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Fahey. Passed.
lower
Apr 15, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 18, 2019
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor.
lower
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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