RI H7971

Raises the minimum contract threshold for prevailing wage requirements on public works projects from $1,000 to $100,000, applying to state and municipal contracts using public funds

Creates new municipal oversight duties for prevailing wage compliance, including reviewing certified payrolls monthly, reporting suspected violations to the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), and maintaining project lists

Establishes penalties for violations of municipal prevailing wage requirements: civil fines of $100-$500 per day per violation, stop-work orders, and debarment for repeat offenders up to 3 years

Makes general contractors jointly and severally liable with subcontractors for prevailing wage compliance on municipal public works projects

Requires DLT to publish annual reports on municipal project compliance, including number of projects covered, violations identified, and penalties assessed