MO SB439

Redefines "construction" to include only new construction, enlargement, and major alteration, removing reconstruction, painting, decorating, and major repair from prevailing wage requirements.

Changes prevailing wage determination from a Department of Labor assessment to median hourly wage estimates published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for construction and extraction occupations in each locality.

Establishes a 45-day dispute resolution process allowing employers to contest wage violation notices through arbitration before the Department can enforce monetary penalties of $100 per worker per day.

Exempts public works projects in counties receiving federal disaster assistance under federal disaster declarations from all prevailing wage requirements.

Reduces criminal penalties for willful violations from potential imprisonment to fines not exceeding $500, while maintaining daily violation provisions.