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Connecticut House Bill HB05089

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05089

Introduced
1/9/13  
Introduced
1/9/13  
Refer
1/9/13  

Caption

An Act Concerning Financial Relief To The State And Municipalities And The Prevailing Wage Threshold.

Impact

The potential impact of HB 05089 on state laws and budgetary allocations is noteworthy. By raising the threshold for prevailing wage requirements, the bill may enable local governments and the state to optimize their spending on construction projects. Proponents of the bill argue that this change could lead to more efficient allocation of resources, allowing funds to be redirected to other pressing needs while stimulating local economies through increased construction activities. Additionally, it may facilitate smaller construction projects that would otherwise incur costs related to prevailing wage compliance.

Summary

House Bill 05089 proposes significant amendments to the Connecticut General Statutes, specifically targeting the prevailing wage threshold for construction projects. The bill aims to increase the threshold amount required for construction projects to comply with prevailing wage laws. The proposed changes suggest that public works projects would only be mandated to adhere to these wage laws if the total cost exceeds one million dollars for new construction projects and five hundred thousand dollars for remodeling projects. This amendment seeks to offer financial relief to the state and municipalities by alleviating the burden of complying with the prevailing wage laws on smaller projects.

Contention

However, factors of contention surround the bill. Critics may argue that increasing the threshold could undermine the financial protection of workers, particularly in the construction sector, by potentially reducing their wages. Prevailing wage laws have been put in place to ensure that laborers receive fair compensation for their work on public projects, and there are concerns that this amendment could create disparities in wage standards across different municipalities. Advocates for labor rights might view HB 05089 as a step back in worker protections and fear that it will diminish the overall quality of jobs available in the construction industry.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00434

An Act Increasing Various Monetary Thresholds Under The State Codes Of Ethics.

CT HB05042

An Act Concerning The Sales Price Threshold Of Motor Vehicles Subject To A Higher Sales And Use Taxes Rate.

CT HB05492

An Act Establishing A Farm Investment Tax Credit And Concerning The Threshold For Certain Optional Farm-related Property Tax Exemptions.

CT HB05064

An Act Concerning The Sales Price Threshold Of Motor Vehicles Subject To A Higher Sales And Use Taxes Rate.

CT HB05022

An Act Requiring Indexing Of Income Thresholds For The Personal Income Tax And The Qualifying Income Thresholds For Personal Income Tax Deductions.

CT SB00028

An Act Concerning The Qualifying Income Thresholds For The Social Security Benefits Deduction From The Personal Income Tax.

CT SB00030

An Act Concerning The Sales Price Threshold For Motor Vehicles Subject To A Higher Sales And Use Taxes Rate.

CT SB00221

An Act Concerning The Minimum Fair Wage And Service Charges.

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT SB00409

An Act Concerning Wage Theft Responsibility.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.