State Law Updates

Governor Baker filed legislation to increase the share of state contracts going to minority- and women-owned businesses. Specifically, he would increase the dollar amount for contracts at which subcontractors can participate without meeting state certification and bonding requirements.  … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Governor to Increase Contracts for MWBEs

NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that expands the Public Works Contractor Registration Act to include all contractors subject to the prevailing wage. This will increase the State's oversight over prevailing wage law. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about New Jersey Expands Public Works Contractor Registration Act

Several new employment laws are now in effect in California for 2020. Specifically, AB 1768 expands the definition of “public works” to include work performed “during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction,” regardless of whether any … [Read more...] about CA Expands Definition of “Public Works”

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the "Illinois Works" legislation last week. The law includes a $25 million investment to recruit new apprentices to work on the State's construction projects and higher apprenticeship participation goals. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Law Focuses on Recruiting Apprentices

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a $23.5 billion transportation plan to work on statewide roads and bridges over the next five years. State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said her office will be watching as payments go out to make sure they’re in compliance with state laws. See here for … [Read more...] about Illinois Plans $23.5 Billion Transportation Project