Senate strips Social Security requirement, approves subcontractor reporting bill for public projects
H.B. 396 requires second-tier subcontractors on public projects to provide employee and licensing information to general contractors and allows verification by the division of professional licensing; lawmakers removed a provision requiring Social Security digits after privacy objections. Vote: passed 27-0.
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The Utah Senate passed H.B. 396 after floor debate over a privacy provision requiring Social Security digits. The sponsor, Senator Brammer, said the bill targets second-tier subcontractors on public projects and is intended to reduce liability and ensure proper licensing and insurance on government contracts.
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