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AR SB601
Bill
Status
4/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Repeals Arkansas Code §§ 22-9-301 through 22-9-315, which established prevailing wage requirements for public works construction projects in Arkansas
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Eliminates the requirement that workers on public works projects be paid minimum prevailing hourly wage rates based on similar work in the county or locality where work is performed
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Removes Department of Labor authority to determine and enforce prevailing wage rates, investigate violations, and assess civil penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 per violation
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Declares an emergency effective upon Governor's approval, citing burden on taxpayers and need for state agencies to revise contracts and requests for proposals before the June 30, 2017 fiscal year end
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Approved by Governor on April 6, 2017
Legislative Description
To Repeal The Arkansas Prevailing Wage Law; And To Provide Flexibility To Cities And Counties For Capital Construction Projects; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB601 is now Act 1068
4/7/2017