Senate Bill 2229, also known as House Bill 2541, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the prevailing wage rate for state highway construction projects. The bill updates the definition of "State contract" by replacing the previous language with a new definition that specifies it as any contractual agreement for work on state highway construction projects. Additionally, it revises the policy regarding the prevailing wage rate, stating that it must be determined by defined standards and paid to workers on both state highway construction projects and non-state contract construction projects funded by federal or state highway funds.

Furthermore, the bill adds a provision to allow the commissioner's designee to be involved in the development process. The act will take effect upon becoming law and will apply to contracts that are entered into, amended, or renewed after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-4-402, 12-4-403, 12-4-404(a), 12-4-404