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SB990 • 2025

Amends the definition of "public agency" to include only certain public bodies and other entities with statewide operations or jurisdiction, incorporated cities with a population of 2,500 or more and counties with a population of 300,000 or more.

Amends the definition of "public agency" to include only certain public bodies and other entities with statewide operations or jurisdiction, incorporated cities with a population of 2,500 or more and counties with a population of 300,000 or more.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Anderson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-10 Senate

    Referred to Labor and Business.

  3. 2025-02-06 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Says that cities or counties with smaller populations do not need to pay the prevailing rate of wage for public projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Amends the definition of "public agency" to include only certain public bodies and other entities with statewide operations or jurisdiction, incorporated cities with a population of 2,500 or more and counties with a population of 300,000 or more. Exempts public bodies that are not public agencies from requiring contractors to pay a prevailing rate of wage on construction projects.
Relating to: Relating to exempting certain jurisdictions within the state from the requirement to pay a prevailing rate of wage.
Current location: In Senate Committee