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Provides for the applicability of public work provisions to certain publicly funded work performed for the purpose, or as part of World Trade Center re-development
In Assembly Committee · Labor · Sponsor Susan John
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Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to providing for the applicability of public work provisions to certain publicly funded work performed for the purpose, or as part of the redevelopment of the World Trade Center
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides for the applicability of public work provisions to certain publicly funded work performed for the purpose, or as part of the World Trade Center re-development.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill provides that any work paid for in whole or part through grant, loan, bond or other financing instrument or mechanism that is awarded, issued, or otherwise provided by the state, a municipal corporation or any other civil division of the state, a public benefit corporation, or a commission or board appointed pursuant to law, regarding the re-development of the area formerly occupied by the World Trade Center would be subject to the prevailing wage law.
Section two of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
Projects paid for with public funds should be subject to the state law regarding the payment of the prevailing wage. It is the public policy of this state, as reflected in the state constitution that the state will not undermine the prevailing wages in an area.
Prior legislative history
A.9554 of 2001-02: Reported to Codes A.8191 of 2003-04: Referred to Labor A.3138 of 2005-06: Referred to Labor A.7471 of 2007-08: Referred to Labor
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Higher wages paid to construction workers will result in increased spending and increased tax collections.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately, and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after September 11, 2001.
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