WAGES & BENEFITS EXEMPTIONS - S.B. 805: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 805 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Glenn D. Steil

Committee: Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would amend Public Act 166 of 1965, which requires prevailing wages and fringe benefits on State projects, to exempt a State project for a school building construction when bonding for that construction was approved by a majority of those voting on the issue at an election that had occurred after November 21, 1994, and before June 27, 1997.

Currently, only contracts entered into or bids made before the Act's effective date (March 31, 1966) are exempted.

MCL 408.558 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State government. It would reduce the school building construction costs of a school district with a building project that met the criteria for the exemption provided in the bill.

Date Completed: 11-13-97 - Fiscal Analyst: E. Pratt

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.