The bill amends and enacts several sections of the Revised Code to modify the law regarding project labor agreements in public improvement contracts. Key changes include the definition of "public authority," which now specifies that it does not include municipal corporations or counties that have adopted a charter unless state funds are involved in the public improvement. Additionally, the bill prohibits public authorities from requiring or prohibiting contractors or subcontractors from entering into agreements with labor organizations as a condition of employment. It also establishes that no state funds shall be distributed to municipalities or counties that impose such requirements in their bid specifications.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections that allow interested parties to file complaints against public authorities for violations of the new provisions, with the potential for courts to void contracts found in violation and award attorney's fees to the prevailing party. The bill clarifies that it does not prohibit activities protected under the National Labor Relations Act, ensuring that labor relations remain unregulated where applicable. Existing sections related to project labor agreements are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing public improvement contracts.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4116.01, 4116.02, 4116.03, 4116.04, 153.83