H7971Introduced in the House
Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Introduced by Arthur Corvese, District 55
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS - Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Where it stands
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)
April 25, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Labor
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026)
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Meeting postponed (03/30/2026)
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)
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