Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HF478 — A bill for an act requiring the payment of local prevailing wage rates to persons working on public improvements for public bodies, providing remedies and penalties, and including effective date provisions.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 359.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act requiring the payment of local prevailing wage rates to persons working on public improvements for public bodies, providing remedies and penalties, and including effective date provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 359.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF478 do?
A bill for an act requiring the payment of local prevailing wage rates to persons working on public improvements for public bodies, providing remedies and penalties, and including effective date provisions.
Who sponsors HF478?
HF478 is sponsored by David Jacoby (Democrat).
What is the current status of HF478?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF478?
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