This bill amends existing Washington state laws regarding prevailing wage by expanding the definition of "interested party" to include additional entities such as a joint labor-management cooperation committee established under the federal Labor Management Cooperation Act of 1978 and a Taft-Hartley trust. The bill also clarifies that the Department of Labor and Industries must provide certified payroll records to interested parties upon request, with specific restrictions on how that information can be used, particularly by joint labor-management cooperation committees.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that establishes an expiration date for the provisions in Section 1, set for January 1, 2026, while Section 2 will take effect on the same date. The amendments aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the enforcement of prevailing wage laws, ensuring that more stakeholders can participate in monitoring compliance.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.12.010, 39.12.120
Substitute Bill: 39.12.010, 39.12.120