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OH HJR9
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
12/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Becker
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AI Summary
- Proposes to add Section 43 to Article II of the Ohio Constitution to be submitted to voters on November 3, 2020
- Prohibits public authorities (state, political subdivisions, and their officers/boards) from requiring contractors on public improvements to pay workers wages based on prevailing wage rates for the same trade or occupation in the locality
- Defines "public improvement" to include buildings, roads, streets, sewers, water works, and other structures constructed by or for a public authority, as well as new construction, reconstruction, alterations, repairs, remodeling, renovation, or painting
- Preserves requirements to comply with Ohio's minimum wage law (Section 34a of Article II) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and does not permit contractors to violate federal prevailing wage laws
- Takes effect immediately upon adoption by a majority of voters and applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Prohibit requiring public contractors to pay prevailing wage
Employment
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight
1/16/2018
Committee Referrals
Government Accountability and Oversight1/16/2018
Full Bill Text
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