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Committee advances construction wage-enforcement bill after amendment compromises
Summary
The committee reported House Bill 21 91 (construction wage enforcement) as amended with a due-pass recommendation (6–3). The substitute includes a 21-day right-to-cure for owners and direct contractors and narrows enforcement authority; several amendments to alter owner/subcontractor liability were considered.
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee on Jan. 28 reported House Bill 21 91 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation after extensive amendment debate.
Staff described the proposed substitute as a substantial rewrite addressing unpaid wages in the construction industry. Key elements include penalties for willful and non-willful violations, a 21-day right-to-cure…
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