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HB 1778

CMS-UPDATE PREVAILING WAGES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jay Hoffman

Illinois HB 1778 updates prevailing wage calculations for public works projects, affecting labor costs and worker compensation in state-funded construction contracts.

House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1778

Legislative bill overview

HB 1778 updates Illinois's prevailing wage requirements, likely modifying how prevailing wages are calculated, determined, or applied to public works projects. The bill has undergone multiple amendments and committee referrals, suggesting substantive revisions to its scope or provisions during the legislative process.

Why is this important

Prevailing wage laws directly affect labor costs on government-funded construction projects, influencing both worker compensation and public project budgeting. Changes to these requirements impact local governments' project expenses, construction workers' earnings, and the competitiveness of Illinois's public contracting environment.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Updating prevailing wage standards could increase or decrease public project costs depending on the direction of changes, affecting municipal budgets and taxpayers
  • Labor market effects: Modifications may impact wage competitiveness between union and non-union workers, affecting both labor availability and worker earnings
  • Implementation complexity: Multiple amendments suggest disagreement over how updates should be structured, potentially creating compliance confusion for contractors and public agencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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