Public works: prevailing wages.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies how prevailing wage rates are determined for public works projects in California. Currently, changes in prevailing wage rates aren't applied to contracts where notice to bidders has already been published. This bill shifts the timeframe for applying these changes to a semiannual period, starting July 1, 2026, and establishes a process for contractors and awarding bodies to challenge the director’s determination if they believe it’s incorrect. Certain housing projects are exempt from these changes.
Key provisions
- Changes in prevailing wage rates will now be determined every six months instead of quarterly.
- The director’s determination regarding prevailing wage changes will apply to contracts awarded or for which notice to bidders is published after July 1, 2026.
- Contractors can petition the director within 20 days of a new determination to review the rate.
- The director must initiate an investigation or hearing within 20 days of a petition and issue a final determination within 20 days after the petition is filed.
- The director’s determination is effective 10 days after issuance and remains in effect until modified.
- Certain housing projects are exempt from the prevailing wage requirements.
- A verified petition must be filed with the director within 20 days of the new determination.
Who is affected
- Construction contractors
- Public works agencies
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