SB1344Introduced in the Senate
WORK COMP-TIMING REQUIRED
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the definition of "public works" includes sewer inspection projects that use a closed-circuit television to identify issues in a sewer system, such as cracks in pipes, root intrusion, blockages, or other structural damage. Provides that any contractor or subcontractor, who the Department of Labor finds has failed to file the certified payroll for any public works project, is subject to a civil penalty, payable to the Department, of up to $1,000 for a first offense and up to $2,000 for a second or subsequent offense no more than 5 years after the first offense. Sets forth provisions concerning hearings and enforcement. Provides that all moneys owed to the Department of Labor under the Act shall be remitted to the Employee Classification Fund. Amends the Employee Classification Act. Provides that moneys in the Employee Classification Fund shall be used, subject to appropriation, by the Department for administration, investigation, outreach, and educational activities related to the Act and the Prevailing Wage Act and other expenses incurred in carrying out its powers and duties under the Act and the Prevailing Wage Act. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Workplace Transparency Act. Provides, if and only if House Bill 3638 of the 104th General Assembly becomes law, for the recovery of compensatory damages incurred in challenging a contract for violation of the Act. Effective immediately, except for changes to the Workplace Transparency Act.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0023
June 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Executive Committee · May 31, 2025
12
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Vella
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Blaine Wilhour
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. Blaine Wilhour
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules placed on Standard debate.
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 087-030-000
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael W. Halpin
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-001-000
3/5 Vote Required
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 045-011-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date June 30, 2025; Some provisions effective June 30, 2025 and the effective date of some provisions are conditioned on the effective date of another bill.
Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some provisions are conditioned on the effective date of another bill.
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0023
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