Washington SB6345 mandates that transportation projects on state-owned highways comply with prevailing wage rates.

Washington SB6345 introduces a new section in chapter 47.04 RCW, requiring contracts for transportation projects on state-owned highways to adhere to prevailing wages set by the industrial statistician. The bill outlines that the prevailing wage rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements, with the higher rate prevailing if multiple agreements exist. For trades without agreements, wage and hour surveys or other methods are used. The bill also modifies sections 39.12.015 and 2019 c 29 s 2 RCW to reflect these changes and establish the time period for wage recovery.

Washington SB6345 mandates that transportation projects on state-owned highways comply with prevailing wage rates.

Washington SB6345 introduces a new section in chapter 47.04 RCW, requiring contracts for transportation projects on state-owned highways to adhere to prevailing wages set by the industrial statistician. The bill outlines that the prevailing wage rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements, with the higher rate prevailing if multiple agreements exist. For trades without agreements, wage and hour surveys or other methods are used. The bill also modifies sections 39.12.015 and 2019 c 29 s 2 RCW to reflect these changes and establish the time period for wage recovery.