AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL PREFERENCES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.

HB 5098 requires Connecticut state agencies to give preference to licensed electricians and their apprentices who are located within the state when selecting contractors for public building construction, remodeling, or repairs. It directly affects state procurement decisions for public works projects involving electrical work. The bill mandates that contractors must be licensed electricians based in Connecticut to qualify for this preference. This policy change applies specifically to electrical work on state-owned buildings and public infrastructure projects.