124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 849 LR 1635(02)
An Act To Clarify the Application of the Public Works Minimum Wage Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation may increase the total state and local costs of major capital school construction projects and local repair projects with a cost of $50,000 or more if the prevailing wage and benefits as determined by the Department of Labor pursuant to Title 26, §1308 is higher than wages and benefits currently being paid by school administrative units for construction projects.  The impact of this legislation on the State and individual school administrative units can not be determined at this time.