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AZ HB4022

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Junelle Cavero

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

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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