CA AB3190

Expands the definition of "paid for in whole or in part out of public funds" to include projects using tax credits (such as low-income housing tax credits under Revenue and Taxation Code sections 12206, 17058, and 23610.5) effective January 1, 2026.

Exempts private residential projects on private property from prevailing wage requirements if public funds are less than $3,000,000 for acquisition or rehabilitation of residential projects of 50 units or less.

Makes willful violations of prevailing wage laws on public works a state-mandated local program by expanding the scope of crimes subject to prevailing wage requirements.

The bill's provisions are contingent on Assembly Bill 3160 of the 2023-24 Regular Session being enacted and taking effect by January 1, 2025.

Provisions become operative January 1, 2026, and are repealed January 1, 2031, with prior law reverting.