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Senate debate exposes split over allowing nonunion subcontractors to bid on union general contracts
Summary
Senate took up SB79 to permit nonunion subcontractors to bid on state projects where union general contractors are used; backers framed it as expanding competition, opponents said it would effectively lock out unions and could threaten projects like Intermountain Power Project.
Senate Bill 79, introduced to allow nonunion subcontractors to bid on state projects where union general contractors prevail, prompted a heated exchange on the Senate floor. Sponsor explained the bill would open bidding to more subcontractors and potentially increase competition and better value for tax…
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