HI HB158

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103-55 to add specific wage and hour compliance requirements for government service contracts performed by laborers and mechanics exceeding $25,000

Requires contractors to provide wage rate schedules to each laborer and mechanic at time of employment, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement

Mandates weekly submission of certified payrolls to the governmental contracting agency, with contractors responsible for all subcontractor payroll submissions and maintaining records for three years

Authorizes governmental contracting agencies to withhold accrued payments and pay laborers and mechanics directly for any wage differences, with payment required within 60 days of agency determination

Effective January 1, 2050