Revises provisions governing public works. (BDR 28-967)
AN ACT relating to public works; revising provisions governing the circumstances under which a worker is deemed to be employed on a public work; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
This bill, SB301A, proposes changes to the rules governing public works, focusing on how workers are considered employed on such projects. If passed, it would update existing laws and allocate funds for these changes. This affects anyone involved in public works projects, including contractors, employees, and public officials overseeing these projects.
The bill was introduced by a group of Democratic sponsors, with Patricia Spearman, Roberta Lange, and Fabian Donate as the primary sponsors. As of February 11, 2025, the bill was read in the Senate but did not proceed further. It was returned from the Secretary of State on February 3, 2025, and was scheduled for special consideration on February 11, 2025, but ultimately did not receive further action.
Key steps in the bill’s progress include its return from the Secretary of State and its consideration on February 3, 2025. However, as of the latest update, the bill failed to advance and no further consideration was taken.
