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Bill to ban public funding discrimination for project labor agreements draws union and contractor debate
Summary
Sen. Hancock presented SB 925 to expand the state’s ban on discrimination based on project labor agreements so the prohibition applies to local tax dollars and certain federally matched funds.
Sen. Hancock presented Senate Bill 925, which would expand an existing prohibition on discrimination—currently applied to state‑funded public works—so that local tax dollars, government‑administered financial assistance, ratepayer funds and certain federal matching programs could not be used to require or to disfavor bidders based on project labor agreements (PLAs) or collective‑bargaining arrangements.
Hancock said the bill “levels the playing field” by ensuring procurement decisions are made on cost and…
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