This bill amends the Community Development Law in Nebraska by redefining key terms and establishing new requirements for redevelopment contracts. It mandates the inclusion of apprentices and the payment of prevailing wages for laborers and mechanics involved in construction work under these contracts. The definition of "redevelopment project" is clarified to emphasize the employment of skilled labor, including laborers, mechanics, and apprentices. Additionally, for redevelopment contracts in counties with populations of sixty thousand or more, wages for laborers and mechanics must meet or exceed prevailing rates as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, promoting fair compensation and supporting local economies.

The bill further specifies that at least fifteen percent of total labor hours for construction work must be performed by qualified apprentices, and any redeveloper or contractor employing four or more individuals must hire at least one qualified apprentice. Exceptions are allowed if requests for apprentices from registered programs are not fulfilled within a specified timeframe. The bill also clarifies definitions related to labor hours and excludes certain roles from these calculations. Previous sections of the law that are now superseded by these new provisions will be repealed, ensuring a cohesive integration of the updated requirements into the existing legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-2103, 18-2119