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Panel clears Department of Labor technical fix on prevailing‑wage language
Summary
Chairman Howe presented HB2541, a technical clarifying bill from the Department of Labor to define 'state contract' as written and to clarify where prevailing‑wage rules apply; the subcommittee voted unanimously to forward it to Commerce.
Chairman Howe told the Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee that House Bill 2541 is a technical clarification brought by the Department of Labor and does not create new mandates or expand coverage. He said the bill clarifies that a "state contract" means a written contract and clarifies where prevailing‑wage policy applies, including certain public highway projects and county or city projects that are state- or federally-funded.
"It simply clarifies statutory language," Chairman Howe said, listing three narrow changes: the definition of state contract, the scope of prevailing wage application, and delegation authority for the commissioner to carry out responsibilities under the statute. Committee members moved the previous question and the clerk recorded 6 ayes and 0 noes; HB2541 will go on to Commerce.
