2257 AMH CLEM REIN 145

HB 2257 - H AMD TO H AMD (2257 AMH CONW REIN 134)

By Representative Clements

   On page 2 of the striking amendment, line 5, after "economy;" strike "and"

   On page 2 of the striking amendment, line 6, after "(4)" insert the following:

   "The extent to which the requirement that prevailing wage rates be paid on public works projects increases construction costs, and whether a benefit-cost analysis shows that the benefits, if any, of such a requirement outweigh the increased construction costs; and

   (5)"

EFFECT: Requires that the extent to which prevailing wage rates increase construction costs be considered when making decisions to enter into certain state contracts.