HB333 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Paul BeckmanJohn MerrillMike HubbardEd HenryBarry MooreApril WeaverTerri CollinsMicky HammonHoward SanderfordJim BartonRandy WoodJim McClendonJack WilliamsMike BallJay LoveJim Carns

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Contracts, state or any political subdivision, use of Davis-Bacon wage provision, prohibited

Summary

HB333 would bar Alabama state agencies and local governments from using the Davis-Bacon Act's prevailing-wage requirements in their construction contracts.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the State of Alabama and any political subdivision would not be allowed to include the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage provisions in their contracts. This means contractors and subcontractors on state or local projects would not be required to pay Davis-Bacon prevailing wages. The bill does not specify what wage standard would replace Davis-Bacon, and it would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval (or once it becomes law).

Who It Affects

• State government agencies and local political subdivisions (cities/counties) would be prohibited from using the Davis-Bacon wage provisions in their construction contracts.
• Contractors and subcontractors bidding on or performing state or local construction contracts would no longer be required to pay Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.

Key Provisions

• The State of Alabama or any political subdivision shall not use the federal Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage provisions in contracts.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law.

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Subjects

Contracts