PUBLIC WORKS MINIMUM WAGE DEFINITIONS

SB 59 adds "off-site fabricators" to New Mexico's Public Works Minimum Wage Act. This means workers who prefabricate components like ductwork for public projects (e.g., schools, roads) must now receive the same minimum wage and fringe benefits as on-site laborers and mechanics. The bill requires contractors to pay prevailing wages determined by the labor division based on collective bargaining agreements for these workers, with rates posted at project sites and payroll records maintained. It directly affects contractors and fabricators working on public projects over $60,000, ensuring they meet the same wage standards as other construction workers.