The bill amends Section 2258.051 of the Government Code to enhance the process for handling complaints regarding violations of prevailing wage laws. It establishes a new requirement for public bodies to submit written notice of any complaints received about contractors or subcontractors as soon as practicable. Additionally, it clarifies that public bodies must withhold payments from contractors only after determining there is good cause to believe a violation has occurred. The bill also modifies the timeline for public bodies to make determinations regarding complaints, specifying that they must do so no later than 31 days after notifying the contractor or subcontractor involved.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to complaints received on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Complaints received prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This ensures a clear transition to the new requirements while maintaining the integrity of the previous regulations for earlier complaints.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2258.051, Government Code 2258.052 (Government Code 2258)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2258.051, Government Code 2258.052 (Government Code 2258)