AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF APPRENTICES ON PREVAILING WAGE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.

This bill updates Connecticut's prevailing wage laws for public works projects by expanding the definition of covered work to include off-site custom fabrication of mechanical systems like plumbing and HVAC. It requires all state and local public works contracts to specify that workers must be paid at least the customary hourly wage for their trade in the area where the project is located. The legislation also strengthens enforcement by allowing the Labor Commissioner to issue citations and fines for wage violations, maintain a public list of repeat offenders, and refer contractors for potential debarment from future state contracts. Additionally, the bill gives contracting officers the authority to terminate contracts or withhold payments if workers are not paid the required wages.