LD 1386 - Expands the Definition of Public Works Projects - Maine Key Vote
Timeline
- House Concurrence Vote Passed
- June 7, 2019
- House Bill Passed
- June 6, 2019
- Senate Bill Passed
- June 5, 2019
- Introduced
- March 26, 2019
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Expands the Definition of Public Works Projects
Title: Expands the Definition of Public Works Projects
Title: Expands the Definition of Public Works Projects
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that expands the definition of public works projects and amends the prevailing wage rate process.
Highlights:
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Requires the Bureau of Labor Standards to investigate and determine the prevailing hourly wage and benefit by (Sec. 1):
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Collecting one set of data by conducting a survey of wages and benefits in July each year; and
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Collecting a second set of data by checking certified payroll submissions on state construction projects
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Increases the penalty for failing to provide the Bureau of Labor Standard with requested information from $50 to $250 (Sec. 2).
Title: Expands the Definition of Public Works Projects