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DE SB49

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jack Walsh

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the University of Delaware must comply with Delaware's Prevailing Wage Law for public works projects, bringing it into alignment with other state institutions including Delaware State University and Delaware Technical and Community College.

  • Applies prevailing wage requirements to University of Delaware projects exceeding $500,000 for new construction or $45,000 for alteration, repair, renovation, or reconstruction work that uses state appropriated funds.

  • Designates the University of Delaware as a "state agency" solely for purposes of prevailing wage law compliance, without expanding or limiting its duties and liabilities under other governing statutes.

  • Makes technical corrections to Title 29 of the Delaware Code to conform language to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards and ensure consistency across prevailing wage provisions.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prevailing Wage Law And Its Applicability To The State Procurement Act.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Labor1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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