Bill
A 8465
Bill A 8465 ensures fair wages for workers hauling concrete and asphalt in public projects, aligning their pay with industry standards for equitable compensation.
Bill Number: A 8465
Title: Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt
Status: Returned to Assembly
Introduced: May 16, 2025
Classification: Bill
Bill A 8465 aims to establish and regulate the prevailing wage for workers involved in the hauling of concrete and asphalt. The intent of the bill is to ensure fair compensation for laborers in the construction and transportation sectors, particularly those who transport essential materials for public works projects.
Prevailing Wage Standards: The bill seeks to define and implement prevailing wage standards specifically for workers engaged in the hauling of concrete and asphalt. This would align their wages with those of other construction-related laborers, ensuring equitable pay.
Scope of Application: The provisions of the bill would apply to all contractors and subcontractors involved in public works projects that require the hauling of these materials.
Compliance and Enforcement: The bill includes mechanisms for compliance monitoring and enforcement to ensure that employers adhere to the established wage standards.
Workers: The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be laborers involved in the hauling of concrete and asphalt, who would receive wages that reflect the prevailing rates in the industry.
Employers: Contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry would be impacted as they would need to adjust their pay structures to comply with the new wage standards.
Public Agencies: Government entities that oversee public works projects would also be affected, as they would need to ensure that contracts comply with the new wage requirements.
May 16, 2025: Bill A 8465 was introduced and referred to the Labor Committee.
May 28, 2025: The bill was reported and referred to the Rules Committee.
May 29, 2025: The bill was reported out of the Rules Committee and ordered to a third reading.
June 5, 2025: The bill passed in the Assembly and was delivered to the Senate.
June 9, 2025: The bill was substituted for companion bill S 7485, passed in the Senate, and subsequently returned to the Assembly.
Bill A 8465 represents a significant step towards ensuring fair wages for workers in the hauling sector of the construction industry. By establishing prevailing wage standards, the bill aims to promote equity and protect the rights of laborers involved in essential public works projects. As the bill has returned to the Assembly, further discussions and potential amendments may occur before it is finalized.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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