SB327 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mark Slade Blackwell

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

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

Summary

The bill would ban Alabama state government and local governments from using the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage provisions in their contracts.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the State of Alabama and any city, county, or other political subdivision would not be allowed to require Davis-Bacon wage rates in contracts for public work. This would limit the use of Davis-Bacon wage requirements to federal projects and apply only to state and local contracts. The prohibition would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved (or otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects

• The State of Alabama and its political subdivisions (cities, counties) – would be prohibited from including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage provisions in their contracts.
• Contractors and subcontractors bidding on or performing work on state or local contracts – would no longer be required to pay Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for those contracts.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The State of Alabama or any political subdivision shall not use the federal Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage provisions in contracts.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Contracts