HB2845 Summary

• Expands the definition of "public works" under the Prevailing Wage Act to include removal, hauling, transportation, and disposal of biosolids, lime sludge, and lime residue from water treatment plants or facilities at landfills.

• Makes workers performing biosolids removal and disposal operations subject to prevailing wage requirements, ensuring they receive hourly cash wages plus annualized fringe benefits consistent with similar public works employees in their locality.

• Maintains existing exemptions from prevailing wage requirements for owner-occupied single-family residences, soil and water conservation work on agricultural lands, and work performed directly by public utility companies.