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AZ HB4022
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Junelle Cavero
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AI Summary
- Requires the Industrial Commission of Arizona to annually publish standard wage rates based on federal Davis-Bacon Act wages for each job or trade on public works projects
- Mandates employers bidding on public works projects include these standard wage rates in bidding documentation and submit certified payroll records monthly to the Industrial Commission for compliance review
- Authorizes the Industrial Commission to audit and investigate employers on public works projects, with violations potentially resulting in civil penalties or restrictions from bidding on public contracts for up to three years
- Removes the existing prohibition on project labor agreements for public works contracts while maintaining prohibitions on requiring neutrality agreements with labor organizations
- Requires the Industrial Commission to submit an annual report to legislative leadership by December 31 detailing violations, apprentice and local hire numbers, and impacts on project costs and timelines
Legislative Description
Public works employment; wages; regulation
Last Action
House read second time
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/9/2026
Commerce2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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