HB 4045

Abstract

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 certain economic development zones 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 $25 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 public agency that awarded contract for public works or public agency that granted exemption from taxation. Provides that business firm or contractor that commences project for public works in nonurban county shall either pay prevailing wage or employ apprentices for specified portion of total work hours that workers in apprenticeable occupations perform on public works. Becomes operative 91 days after effective date of Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.