CS/HB 527 Summary

• Prohibits state and political subdivisions from requiring contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers on public works projects to pay predetermined wages, provide specified benefits, control staffing, or recruit from designated sources.

• Prohibits project labor agreements that impose requirements on staffing, employee referrals, work assignments, insurance, benefits, training programs, or wages for public works projects.

• Prohibits state and political subdivisions from requiring contractors to enter into agreements with employees, labor representatives, or labor organizations as a condition of bidding, negotiating, or performing work on public works projects.

• Prohibits restrictions on qualified, licensed, or certified contractors and material suppliers from submitting bids, being awarded contracts, negotiating contracts, or performing work on public works projects.

• Exception: Requirements do not apply if prevailing or minimum wages are required by federal law for projects funded in whole or in part with federal funds.