The proposed bill would amend section 34-321 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the regulations surrounding public works contracts. Under current law, agencies and political subdivisions are prohibited from requiring that public works contracts include a provision mandating that wages paid by contractors or subcontractors meet the prevailing wage rates for similar work in the state. The bill would modify this by allowing agencies to require such wage provisions, thereby enabling them to enforce prevailing wage standards.

Additionally, the bill would remove the requirement for contractors to participate in or contribute to an apprenticeship program registered with the United States Department of Labor. It would also clarify the definition of "public works contract" by specifying that it involves the employment of laborers, workmen, or mechanics in the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or improvements, rather than simply stating that it is a contract involving such employment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 34-321