Public Contracts Labor Amendments

HB 556 requires contractors working on public construction projects costing $100,000 or more to pay workers the local "prevailing wage" for their occupation in the county where work is performed. The Utah Labor Commission must set these wage rates by county and occupation, and contractors must pay at least this amount, maintain payroll records for three years, and face fines or misdemeanor charges for noncompliance. This affects contractors building or renovating public facilities like schools or roads, but excludes routine maintenance and prisoners. The bill establishes clear wage standards without new state funding.