House passes bill allowing optional project labor agreements for large state projects

Mar 27, 2025

Lawmakers approved House Bill 11‑30, which authorizes—but does not mandate—state agencies and institutions of higher education to use project labor agreements on public projects above $1 million; the bill includes stakeholder-driven limits and received amendments and debate focused on contractor access and prevailing wages.

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The House on March 27 passed House Bill 11‑30, which creates a statutory option for state departments and institutions of higher education to use project labor agreements, or PLAs, for public projects costing $1,000,000 or more.

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