House Sponsors: HOFFMAN-LANG-BROSNAHAN-FLOWERS-DAVIS,MONIQUE, BRADLEY AND CROTTY. Senate Sponsors: WELCH Short description: PREVAILING WAGE-NOTICES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Prevailing Wage Act and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Department of Labor shall complete its investigation of a complaint alleging a violation of the Prevailing Wage Act within 90 days after it is filed. Provides that, if the Department of Labor has not made a final determination on a complaint within 180 days after it is filed, the Director of Labor shall refer the complaint to the Attorney General, who shall then determine whether to sue to enforce the Act and prosecute violations. Requires contractors and subcontractors covered by the Act to post the prevailing wage rates at a location that is easily accessible to employees engaged on the project. Provides that failure to comply with a subpoena is a violation of the Act. Creates the Prevailing Wage Enforcement Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that penalties collected for violations of the Prevailing Wage Act shall be deposited into the Fund and moneys in the Fund shall be used to conduct investigations under the Act. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE (Housing Development Authority) No fiscal effect on a single-family residence. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE (Bureau of the Budget) Since the bill is not a supplemental appropriation, the Balanc- ed Budget Note Act is inapplicable. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) Does not meet the definition of a State mandate. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Labor) Estimated fiscal impact totals $254,675. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Department of Labor) Same as previous note. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Deletes a provision that requires the Department of Labor to refer a complaint to the Attorney General if the Department does not make a final determination on the complaint within 180 days after the complaint is filed. Deletes a provision allowing the Attorney General to determine merits of the complaint and sue to enforce the provisions of the Act. Deletes provisions creating the Prevailing Wage Enforcement Fund. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status