Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.
Impact
The introduction of project labor agreements is intended to streamline construction processes and improve labor relations on school construction projects. By enforcing such agreements, the bill aims to ensure that workers involved in these significant construction undertakings operate under mutual terms that could potentially enhance job security and working conditions. Additionally, this legislative change may influence budgeting and project timelines for school districts seeking to renovate or build new facilities, as the need for compliance with the stipulated agreements could introduce additional planning considerations.
Summary
Bill S01672 seeks to amend the education law regarding construction projects within the Long Island region. Specifically, the bill defines 'construction projects' to encompass the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or improvement of school buildings for which a district receives apportionment for capital outlays, debt service, or building aid. Notably, for any construction project with a total estimated cost of one million dollars or more, the bill mandates the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors involved in the project.
Contention
There are notable points of contention surrounding this bill. Proponents argue that project labor agreements can help in securing a skilled workforce and maintaining project schedules while also promoting fairness and stability in labor relations. However, opponents may view these provisions as an unnecessary regulatory burden that could limit the flexibility of school districts in choosing contractors and managing projects effectively. Critics worry that mandating such agreements might inflate costs and deter competitive bidding, especially for smaller construction firms without existing experience with such agreements.
Same As
Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of certain projects by the Binghamton city school district.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of certain projects by the Binghamton City school district.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides exceptions to such requirement; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of no more than one project by the Boquet Valley Central school district.
Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.
Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in a city with a population of one million or more of certain construction projects; requires county superintendents to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.