This bill amends the reporting requirements for public improvement projects under the West Virginia Jobs Act by specifying alternative forms of documentation that contractors must provide to the Division of Labor. Specifically, it removes the requirement for contractors to submit copies of waiver certificates and certified payrolls, and instead mandates that they file one of the following documents for all employees on the project: a government-issued identification card, an I-9 form, a certified employee payroll, or a waiver certificate issued pursuant to a specific section of the code.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Division of Labor to compile the submitted information and report it annually to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. This committee may then forward the reports to the Legislative Auditor for review and recommendations on improving the reporting process. The bill emphasizes the duty of public authorities to ensure that all public improvement contracts include provisions that align with these updated reporting requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 21-1C-5