HB345

AN ACT relating to prevailing wage.

Introduced·1/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB345 establishes prevailing wage rates for public works construction, outlines enforcement mechanisms, and defines related terms.

Kentucky HB345 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 337 to define "prevailing wage" for public works construction, including basic hourly rates and fringe benefits. It mandates that public authorities ascertain and advertise prevailing wage rates before bidding and contracting. The bill outlines penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties for employers and public authorities. It also establishes a Prevailing Wage Review Board to review wage determinations and allows for appeals to the Franklin Circuit Court.

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Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 13

House

introduced in House

Jan 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)