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CT SB00432
Bill
Status
1/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
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Increases the cost threshold for new construction public works projects from $400,000 to $1 million before prevailing wage requirements apply.
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Increases the cost threshold for remodeling, refinishing, refurbishing, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair projects from $100,000 to $400,000 before prevailing wage requirements apply.
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Establishes an annual adjustment mechanism effective July 1, 2018, whereby the Labor Commissioner shall increase the thresholds based on the consumer price index for urban wage earners in the Northeast, with adjustments announced by July 15 each year and taking effect January 1.
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Maintains existing prevailing wage requirements, penalties, record-keeping, and enforcement provisions for public works projects that exceed the new thresholds.
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Effective October 1, 2017, with the threshold adjustment provision becoming effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Exceptions To The Prevailing Wage Requirement In Public Works Projects.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees
2/27/2017