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CT HB06341

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Harry Arora

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Small businesses would be exempted from Connecticut's prevailing wage requirements under proposed amendments to the general statutes
  • Prevailing wage laws typically require contractors on public works projects to pay workers wages comparable to local union rates
  • Stated goal is to create an equal playing field for new market entrants and small business participants competing for contracts
  • The bill does not define "small business" or specify qualifying criteria, leaving those details to be determined through the amendment process
  • Introduced by Rep. Arora (151st District) and referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Employees

Legislative Description

An Act Exempting Small Businesses From Prevailing Wage Requirements.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees

2/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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