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ID S1387

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "The Fairness in Contracting Act" (Section 44-2012) to prohibit contractors, subcontractors, and labor organizations from using union dues, assessments, or wages to provide wage subsidies, bid supplements, or rebates that benefit contractors doing business in Idaho.

  • Prohibits labor organizations from paying wage subsidies or rebates to members funded by union dues or assessments for the purpose of subsidizing contractors or subcontractors.

  • Classifies violations as misdemeanors with penalties of up to $10,000 for a first offense, $25,000 for a second offense, and $100,000 for each additional offense.

  • Grants standing to bidders, offerors, contractors, subcontractors, and taxpayers to challenge bid awards, specifications, project agreements, and grants that violate the act, with successful challengers entitled to recover costs and attorney's fees.

  • Includes severability clause to preserve the remainder of the chapter if any provision is declared void or unenforceable.

Legislative Description

Adds to and amends existing law relating to labor organizations; to prohibit certain activities relating to labor organizations; to provide for violations and penalties; and to provide for challenges by interested parties.

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

Last Action

to St Aff

3/2/2010

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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