PREVAILING WAGE-PUBLIC WORKS
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HB 5538 — PREVAILING WAGE-PUBLIC WORKS
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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Died in session
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act apply to the construction or demolition of public works performed by an employee of a public body engaged in the construction or demolition of public works on behalf of another public body. Makes conforming changes.
Bill Text
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Assigned to Labor
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrive in Senate
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-023-004
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 021-004-000
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Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Halpin
Sponsors
- Michael W. Halpin · Primary
- Dave Vella · Cosponsor
- Anthony DeLuca · Cosponsor
- Thaddeus Jones · Cosponsor
- Sue Scherer · Cosponsor
- Stephanie A. Kifowit · Cosponsor
- David Koehler · Primary
- Martin J. Moylan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Michael W. Halpin Democrat
- David Koehler Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- Dave Vella Democrat
- Anthony DeLuca Democrat
- Thaddeus Jones Democrat
- Sue Scherer Democrat
- Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat
- Martin J. Moylan Democrat
Not signed on (175)
175 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 175 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 50 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 5 | 15 | 0 | 6 |
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 79 | 23 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 19% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Luft | — | Yea |
| Davis | — | Yea |
| Demmer | — | Yea |
| Welter | — | Yea |
| Durkin | — | Yea |
| Mazzochi | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Willis | — | Yea |
| Yednock | — | Yea |
| Yingling | — | Yea |
| Zalewski | — | Yea |
| Nichols | — | Yea |
| Hamilton | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Butler | — | Yea |
| Carroll | — | Yea |
| Conroy | — | Yea |
| Stoneback | — | Yea |
| Greenwood | — | Yea |
| Batinick | — | Nay |
| Bennett | — | Nay |
| Bos | — | Nay |
| Bourne | — | Nay |
| Sommer | — | Nay |
| Caulkins | — | Nay |
| Frese | — | Nay |
| Ozinga | — | Not Voting |
| Wheeler | — | Not Voting |
| Hurley | — | Not Voting |
| Burke | — | Not Voting |
| Marron | — | Not Voting |
| Ramirez | — | Not Voting |
| Jones | — | Not Voting |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Yea |
| Yang Rohr | — | Yea |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne Stava | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ammons | Democrat | Yea |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Didech | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | Yea |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Democrat | Yea |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Nay |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Nay |
| Amy Elik | Republican | Yea |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | Nay |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Nay |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Not Voting |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Nay |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Nay |
| David Friess | Republican | Nay |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | Yea |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | Nay |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Not Voting |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Nay |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Yea |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Nay |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5538 do?
- Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act apply to the construction or demolition of public works performed by an employee of a public body engaged in the construction or demolition of public works on behalf of another public body. Makes conforming changes.
- Who sponsors HB 5538?
- HB 5538 is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), Sue Scherer (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), and Martin J. Moylan (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 5538?
- This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 5538?
- Track HB 5538 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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