An act relating to requiring payment of the prevailing wage for State-funded storm repair and climate change mitigation projects

This bill requires workers on State-funded storm repair and climate change mitigation projects to receive the prevailing wage if the project costs more than $100,000. It applies to projects involving storm damage cleanup, temporary shelter construction, disaster preparation, and climate change mitigation efforts. The prevailing wage would be determined by whichever is higher: the federal Davis-Bacon Act rate or local rates from collective bargaining agreements. The bill also prevents the Governor from suspending these wage requirements during a state of emergency and directs the Commissioner of Labor to create rules for implementation.