Government contracts-labor organization.

Wyoming's SF 147 prohibits state and local governments from requiring contractors or bidders to join or follow labor union agreements in construction-related contracts or grants for facilities they own or lease. The law, effective July 1, 2023, removes terms that favor or block union agreements, aiming to promote fair competition for projects like building construction, road repairs, or infrastructure work. Government entities may exempt specific contracts only if an imminent threat to public health or safety requires it. This affects all government agencies awarding construction contracts, including schools, counties, and state departments, by eliminating union membership requirements as a contract condition.