HB1099

Type: B Origin: House Washington Comments: 0

Requiring Certain Wages In Public Works Contracts To Be At Least The Prevailing Wage In Effect When The Work Is Performed.

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This federal bill mandates that wages in public works contracts must meet or exceed the prevailing wage at the time the work is carried out. This provision aims to ensure fair compensation for workers on government-funded projects. The bill seeks to prevent underpayment of workers by setting a standard minimum wage requirement based on prevailing rates in the industry.

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2022-12-30: Prefiled for introduction.
2023-01-09: First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
2023-01-11: Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM.
2023-01-20: Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
2023-01-20: LAWS - Majority; do pass.
2023-01-20: Minority; do not pass.
2023-01-24: Referred to Capital Budget.
2023-02-16: Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.
2024-01-08: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Liz Berry (D)

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