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 insufficient funds to cover the costs associated with prevailing wage laws.

In summary, the bill introduces new legal language that allows for this exemption while removing the strict adherence to prevailing wage requirements in cases of demonstrated financial hardship. The intent is to ensure that municipalities can complete necessary construction projects without compromising safety or financial stability due to wage regulations.