How SB 203 changes current law

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The bill amends the Prevailing Wage Act to enhance reporting requirements and include new provisions aimed at improving employment data and participation of females and minorities in public works projects.

• 820 ILCS 130/3.1 new

  The Department of Labor shall report annually, no later than February 1, to the General Assembly and the Governor the number of people employed on public works in the State during the preceding calendar year. This report shall include the total number of people employed and the total number of hours worked on public works both statewide and by county. Additionally, the report shall include the total number of people employed and the hours worked on public works by the 5-digit zip code, as collected on certified payroll, of the individual's residence during employment on public works. The report to the General Assembly shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate in electronic form only, in the manner that the Clerk and Secretary shall direct.

  A new requirement for the Department of Labor to report employment statistics for public works, enhancing transparency and accountability.

• 820 ILCS 130/3.2 new

  The Department of Labor shall study and report on the participation of females and minorities on public works in Illinois. The Department of Labor shall use certified payrolls collected under Section 5.1 to obtain this information. The Department of Labor shall use the same categories for gender, race, and ethnicity as the U.S. Census Bureau for data collected under Section 5. No later than December 31, 2020, the Department of Labor shall create recommendations to increase female and minority participation on public works projects by county. The Department of Labor shall use its own study, data from the U.S. Department of Labor's goals for Davis-Bacon Act covered projects, and any available data from the State or federal governments.

  Establishes a study and recommendation process aimed at increasing the participation of females and minorities in public works projects.

• 820 ILCS 130/2

  except

  Clarifies that the definition of 'locality' allows flexibility in determining where workers can be sourced for public works.

• 820 ILCS 130/4

  30% → 50%

  Changes the requirement for collectively bargained laborers to represent a higher percentage (50%) for determining prevailing wages.