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A 1066

Permits certain local units to enter into project labor agreements for public works projects below $5 million threshold.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Wayne DeAngelo and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill would allow municipalities to require project labor agreements on public works under $5 million, mandating union-scale wages; withdrawn after superseding legislation passed.

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.327.
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Bill Summary · A 1066

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1066 would have allowed certain New Jersey local units (municipalities, counties, etc.) to negotiate project labor agreements (PLAs) for public works projects valued below $5 million. Project labor agreements are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements that set wages, benefits, and working conditions for construction workers on specific projects. The bill was withdrawn after being superseded by Public Law 2025, Chapter 327, which apparently addressed the same policy area.

Why is this important

PLAs affect the cost and labor practices of publicly-funded construction. Supporters argue they ensure fair wages and experienced workforces; critics contend they increase project costs and restrict non-union worker participation. The $5 million threshold is significant because it would have expanded PLA eligibility to smaller projects than typically covered, potentially affecting more local construction markets and municipal budgets across New Jersey.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: PLAs generally increase labor costs, which could raise taxpayer expenses for municipal projects or reduce the number of projects municipalities can fund
  • Union favoritism concerns: Critics argue PLAs effectively require union participation, limiting competition from non-union contractors and workers
  • Small project applicability: Expanding PLAs to sub-$5 million projects may burden smaller municipalities with administrative complexity and higher proportional cost increases compared to larger cities

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

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