The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 223, seeks to amend section 31-53 of the general statutes to provide municipalities with the ability to exempt certain construction projects from prevailing wage requirements. This exemption can be granted if the municipality demonstrates, through a majority vote of its legislative body, that adhering to these wage requirements would result in undue financial hardship. The bill specifically notes that such hardships may include situations where health and safety are at risk due to a project's inability to be completed because of insufficient funds to cover the costs associated with prevailing wage.

In summary, the bill aims to alleviate financial burdens on municipalities by allowing them to bypass prevailing wage laws under specific circumstances, thereby ensuring that essential construction projects can proceed without jeopardizing public safety or health due to funding constraints.