The bill amends existing Washington state laws regarding prevailing wage by expanding the definition of "interested party." The new definition now includes a joint labor-management cooperation committee established under the federal Labor Management Cooperation Act of 1978 and a Taft-Hartley trust, in addition to contractors, subcontractors, employees, and organizations whose members' wages and benefits are affected. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Labor and Industries provide certified payroll records to interested parties upon request, with specific restrictions on how this 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 also clarify the requirements for contractors and employers regarding payroll record-keeping and reporting, emphasizing the importance of compliance with these regulations to avoid violations of existing wage laws.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.12.010, 39.12.120
Substitute Bill: 39.12.010, 39.12.120
Bill as Passed Legislature: 39.12.010, 39.12.120
Session Law: 39.12.010, 39.12.120