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MO SB175

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Brian Munzlinger

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces provisions of the "Fairness in Public Construction Act" to prohibit state entities from requiring union membership or discriminating against non-union bidders on publicly funded construction projects.

  • Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from requiring project labor agreements that mandate union-only work on construction projects funded in any amount with public funds.

  • Allows union-only project labor agreements only on projects funded 50% or less with state funds, requiring the state to analyze impacts, publish findings, conduct a public hearing, and allow appeals to the labor and industrial relations commission.

  • Grants any person submitting or unable to submit a bid due to violations of this chapter standing to seek equitable relief, monetary damages, attorney's fees, and contract remedies in court.

  • Makes all provisions of the act non-severable, meaning if any part is ruled unenforceable, the entire act becomes null and void.

Legislative Description

Modifies restrictions on the use of organized labor on public contract projects

Last Action

S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 175-Munzlinger, et al, with SA 1 (pending)

5/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Small Business, Insurance And Industry2/23/2011
Jobs, Economic Development And Local Government1/27/2011

Full Bill Text

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