This bill amends the definition of "public work" to exclude certain types of construction and maintenance activities on properties owned or controlled by public bodies, specifically under conditions that indicate the property is located in a distressed area. The bill outlines that work will not be classified as public work if it occurs in a distressed area, is under the exclusive control of a non-public entity for temporary use, is not open to the general public, does not exceed 21 days in duration, and does not result in permanent structural improvements.

Additionally, the bill defines "distressed area" to include municipalities designated as Urban Enterprise Zones, areas eligible for economic development incentives due to economic distress indicators, census tracts recognized as qualified opportunity zones, and other areas determined by the commissioner to exhibit economic distress. This legislative change aims to provide flexibility in managing public work projects in economically challenged regions while ensuring that prevailing wage requirements do not apply under the specified conditions.

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Introduced: 34:11-56.26