Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that redefines "public works" for the purpose of prevailing wages.

Highlights:

• Specifies that “public works” does not include the construction of an elementary, secondary, or postsecondary education building or facility, including, but not limited to, dormitories, administration buildings, sport facilities, parking facilities, and health facilities (Sec. 1).

• Defines “construction” as construction, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement, alteration, or repair of a public works project by a contract “fairly” estimated to cost at least $250,000 (Sec. 1).

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