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History
- Substituted by A9832
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1076
- Print number 6923a
- Amend (t) and recommit to labor
- Referred to labor
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Extends provisions of chapter 678 of the laws of 2007 relating to contracts for public work and building service work
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Keith L.T. Wright
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BILL NUMBER:S6923A
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 678 of the laws of 2007 amending the labor law relating to contracts for public work and building service work, in relation to making such provisions permanent
Purpose of the bill
This bill extends the ability of the Department of Labor to enforce the prevailing wage law on public work projects where contractual relationships with the contractor exists.
Summary of specific provisions
§ 1- Amends § 5 of chapter 678 of the laws of 2007 to extend the effectiveness thereof.
§ 2- Effective date.
Justification
Present law, which is set to expire October 27, 2012, provides that the Department of Labor shall enforce Article 8 of the labor law on public work projects where the involvement of a third party obviates the existence of a direct contractual relationship between the public owner and the contractor performing the work, by providing that such an arrangement constitutes a "contract" for purposes of the Article.
Prior legislative history
Chapter 678 of the laws of 2007
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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