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Bill would require annual prevailing‑wage updates on public‑works contracts, drawing support from trades and concern from contractors
Summary
Engrossed SB 5061 would require public‑works contracts to update prevailing wages annually (exempting residential/small works), defenders say it prevents wage erosion on multi‑year projects; contractors urged change‑order guardrails to protect smaller firms from unpredictable increases.
The committee heard engrossed second substitute Senate Bill 50 61, which would require public‑works prime contractors to update hourly prevailing‑wage rates annually based on the latest L&I rates for the duration of a project. Staff said residential construction and small works roster projects would be exempt and that the prevailing wage otherwise is currently locked in…
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