H7972

Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).

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Rhode Island H7972 amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (PLAs) to ensure a reliable supply of qualified craft labor.

Rhode Island H7972 amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (PLAs) to ensure a reliable supply of qualified craft labor for large-scale public works projects. The bill requires state and local government contracting agencies to include PLAs in construction contracts for projects valued at $25 million or more, unless exempted. PLAs must include mandatory provisions such as binding all contractors and subcontractors, no-strike/no-lockout clauses, and a requirement that at least 15% of the workforce consists of registered apprentices.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage

70 Yea

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1 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

House Labor Consideration

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence