The proposed Senate Bill 465 seeks to amend existing laws regarding project labor agreements and public contracts in Wisconsin. Specifically, 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. This change would allow municipalities and state entities the option to include specifications related to labor agreements in their bidding processes, thereby potentially facilitating the use of project labor agreements.

Additionally, the bill amends the existing statute concerning the separation of contracts and the classification of contractors. It allows municipalities to set reasonable conditions regarding labor hours, wages, and worker classifications in public contracts, while also enabling them to classify contractors based on their financial responsibility and ability to perform the work. The bill repeals previous restrictions that limited these practices, thereby granting municipalities greater flexibility in managing public contracts.

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)