West Virginia HB4548 updates the building and construction trades code to enhance labor market utilization and transparency.

West Virginia HB4548 amends the West Virginia Jobs Act to require employers on public improvement construction projects to hire at least 75% of employees from the local labor market. Employers unable to meet this requirement must seek a waiver from Workforce West Virginia. The bill also mandates the Division of Labor to create a public database of certified payroll records, excluding sensitive personal information, to enhance transparency. The Joint Committee on Government and Finance will review these records annually and may forward them to the Legislative Auditor for evaluation.

West Virginia HB4548 updates the building and construction trades code to enhance labor market utilization and transparency.

West Virginia HB4548 amends the West Virginia Jobs Act to require employers on public improvement construction projects to hire at least 75% of employees from the local labor market. Employers unable to meet this requirement must seek a waiver from Workforce West Virginia. The bill also mandates the Division of Labor to create a public database of certified payroll records, excluding sensitive personal information, to enhance transparency. The Joint Committee on Government and Finance will review these records annually and may forward them to the Legislative Auditor for evaluation.