The bill, introduced by Representatives Morales, Sanchez, Cruz, and Potter on February 27, has been referred to the House Municipal Government & Housing. It urges the City of Providence to enforce the First Source Hiring Ordinance, which mandates that employers utilize the Providence First Source List for job openings resulting from significant public investments. The ordinance requires businesses to notify the First Source about job openings before publicly advertising them and to provide access to relevant records. Non-compliance with these requirements can result in penalties, including contract termination and withholding of future payments. The bill highlights that many businesses are not adhering to these requirements and that the City has not effectively enforced the ordinance. It underscores the importance of providing job opportunities to local residents, particularly low-income and working-class individuals, to address unemployment and support the local economy. The bill calls for the City of Providence to take necessary actions to ensure compliance with the First Source Hiring Ordinance and to enforce penalties on businesses that do not comply.