This bill amends the Community Development Law in Nebraska by redefining key terms and establishing new requirements for redevelopment contracts, particularly in counties with populations of sixty thousand or more. It mandates the inclusion of apprentices in construction work, requiring that at least fifteen percent of total labor hours be performed by qualified apprentices. Additionally, any redeveloper, contractor, or subcontractor employing four or more individuals must employ at least one qualified apprentice, with exceptions if requests for apprentices from registered programs are not met. The bill also emphasizes the payment of prevailing wages for laborers and mechanics, ensuring they are compensated at rates that meet or exceed those set by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definition of "redevelopment project" to include the employment of skilled labor, thereby promoting fair labor practices and supporting local economies. It enhances transparency and accountability by requiring the retention of supporting documents related to tax incentives and the division of taxes. The bill also clarifies definitions related to labor hours and qualified apprentices, excluding certain roles from labor hour calculations, and allows for additional requirements in redevelopment contracts to ensure compliance with city development plans. Previous sections of the law that are now superseded by these new provisions are repealed.

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