Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; require on certain broadband service projects. Amends sec. 1 of 2023 PA 10 (MCL 408.1101).
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Overview
This bill amends existing law to require prevailing wages and benefits on certain broadband service projects in Michigan. It defines key terms related to broadband development, service, and projects, including ‘broadband developer,’ ‘broadband service project,’ and ‘state project.’ The bill specifically excludes certain broadband projects funded by federal programs. It also clarifies the scope of ‘energy facilities’ and ‘energy storage facilities’ and defines related terms.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘broadband developer’ and ‘broadband service project,’ excluding projects funded by specific federal programs.
- Defines ‘energy facility’ and ‘energy storage facility,’ with specific exclusions.
- Defines ‘state project’ as including broadband and energy projects.
- Establishes definitions for terms like ‘Commissioner,’ ‘Construction Mechanic,’ ‘Contracting Agent,’ ‘Locality,’ ‘Nameplate Capacity,’ ‘Private Contracting Agent,’ and ‘Public Contracting Agent.’
- Specifies requirements for solar and wind energy facilities.
- Clarifies that voice transmission capacity can be less than 200 kilobits per second when offered in conjunction with other services.
- Excludes certain types of energy storage facilities (fossil fuel storage and power-to-gas storage).
- Defines ‘State project registration’.
Who is affected
- Broadband developers
- Construction workers
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