Maryland HB997 modifies the calculation of prevailing wage rates for public works, including adjustments for apprentices and wage data sources.
Maryland HB997 revises the prevailing wage rate calculation for public works. It mandates that apprentices under public work contracts receive at least a percentage of the prevailing wage rate for their trade, set by the Council. The bill also specifies that wage data for prevailing wage rate calculations can come from investor-owned gas and electric companies. It outlines the process for determining prevailing wage rates, including using wage data from similar localities if competent workers are scarce. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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