Public works.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill increases the maximum registration and renewal fees for public‑works contractors to $1,000, lets the Labor Commissioner adjust those fees each year by CPI, and removes the need for APA rulemaking except when fees exceed $1,000. It also strengthens enforcement of prevailing‑wage rules, requires detailed payroll record access, and adds new civil penalties for overtime violations and apprenticeship non‑compliance. The changes affect contractors, subcontractors, workers, and the agencies that oversee public‑works projects.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 65. Noes 8. Page 6493.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 1, 2026
• Labor and Employment Committee Hearing
  Labor and Employment · Jun 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 27, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on L. & E.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 7.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 26, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. Apr 27, 2026April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
10. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1. Page 3867.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 2, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
12. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 3690.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D) · sponsor
• Smallwood-Cuevas

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