Assembly Bill 466 seeks to amend existing laws regarding project labor agreements and public contracts in Wisconsin. The bill repeals several provisions that currently prohibit state and local governments from requiring bidders to enter into agreements with labor organizations or considering such agreements when awarding contracts. Specifically, it repeals sections 16.75 (1p), 16.855 (1p), and multiple subsections of 66.0901, thereby allowing municipalities greater flexibility in their bidding specifications for public contracts.

Additionally, the bill amends section 66.0901 (6) to clarify that municipalities can set reasonable conditions regarding labor hours, wages, and worker classifications in public contracts. It also allows municipalities to classify contractors based on their financial responsibility and ability to perform the work, and to reject bids from unclassified individuals. The repeal of sections 66.0901 (6m) and (6s) further supports the bill's intent to eliminate restrictions on how public contracts can be structured and awarded.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 16.75(1p), 16.75, 16.855(1p), 16.855, 66.0901(1)(ae), 66.0901, 66.0901(1)(am), 66.0901(6), 66.0901(6m), 66.0901(6s)