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Senate Approves Bill Barring Local Project-Labor Requirements After Contentious Debate
Summary
Senate Bill 137, which would prohibit local governments from imposing predetermined wages or project labor agreements on public works projects except where federal law requires them, passed after a robust floor debate on labor policy and economic impact studies.
The Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 137 on third-reading calendar after a heated floor exchange over whether local governments should be allowed to require predetermined wages or project labor agreements on public works projects.
Sponsor Senator McAllister and supporters said the bill protects municipalities from costly litigation and creates consistent procurement…
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