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HB 1056

PREVAILING WAGE-PUBLIC WORKS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Cristina Castro and 6 co-sponsors

Illinois bill adjusting prevailing wage requirements for public works projects, affecting labor costs and worker compensation on state-funded construction.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · HB 1056

Legislative bill overview

HB 1056 modifies Illinois's prevailing wage requirements for public works projects. The bill adjusts how prevailing wages are determined, calculated, or applied to construction and related work on publicly funded projects in the state.

Why is this important

Prevailing wage laws directly affect labor costs on public construction projects, which impacts both project budgets and worker compensation. Changes to these requirements influence how much public entities spend on infrastructure while affecting wages and job conditions for construction workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Project cost impact: Prevailing wage adjustments could increase or decrease overall public works project expenses, affecting municipal budgets and taxpayer spending
  • Worker compensation: Labor advocates may oppose reductions to wage protections, while business groups may push back against increases that raise construction costs
  • Economic competitiveness: Changes could affect which contractors can bid competitively on public projects and overall state construction industry practices

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

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