Pennsylvania HB846: An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions, for specifications, for prevailing wage and for duty of secretary.

What the bill says

An act relating to public works contracts; providing for prevailing wages; imposing duties upon the Secretary of Labor and Industry; providing remedies, penalties and repealing existing laws," further providing for definitions, for specifications, for prevailing wage and for duty of secretary.

From the introduced text, March 10, 2025:

An act relating to public works contracts; providing for prevailing wages; imposing duties upon the Secretary of Labor and Industry; providing remedies, penalties and repealing existing laws," further providing for definitions, for specifications, for prevailing wage and for duty of secretary. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2(5) and (7) of the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, are amended and the section is amended by adding a paragraph to read: Section 2. Definitions.--As used in this act-- * * * (5) "Public work" means construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, custom fabrication and/or repair work other than maintenance work, with the exception reserved for HVAC duct cleaning, done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of the funds of a public body where the estimated cost of the total project is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), but shall not include work performed under a rehabilitation or manpower training program. * * * (7) "Workman" includes laborer, mechanic, skilled and semi- skilled laborer and apprentices employed by any contractor or subcontractor and engaged in the performance of services directly upon or for the public work project, regardless of whether their work becomes a component part thereof, and includes laborers, …

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Sponsors

• Jason Dawkins (D, 179) · primary sponsor
• Eric Davanzo (R, 58)
• Joseph Webster (D, 150)
• Malcolm Kenyatta (D, 181)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• James Prokopiak (D, 140)
• Jared Solomon (D, 202)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Heather Boyd (D, 163)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)

Latest actions

1. June 18, 2025: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 18, 2025
2. June 18, 2025: In the Senate
3. June 9, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 846-847), June 9, 2025
4. June 9, 2025: Third consideration and final passage, June 9, 2025 (126-76)
5. June 9, 2025: Re-reported as committed, June 9, 2025
6. June 4, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 799-801), June 4, 2025
7. June 4, 2025: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 4, 2025
8. June 4, 2025: Second consideration, June 4, 2025
9. June 3, 2025: Removed from table, June 3, 2025
10. May 6, 2025: Laid on the table, May 6, 2025

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, June 9, 2025 (126-76) (June 9, 2025): 126 yea, 76 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 9, 2025): 25 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB0846, RC 322 (June 4, 2025): 100 yea, 102 nay, failed
• House Labor & Industry: Report Bill As Committed (May 6, 2025): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Labor & Industry: Adopt Amendment (May 6, 2025): 12 yea, 14 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB846?

HB846 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions, for specifications, for prevailing wage and for duty of secretary.

What does HB846 do?

In its own words: An act relating to public works contracts; providing for prevailing wages; imposing duties upon the Secretary of Labor and Industry; providing remedies, penalties and repealing existing laws," further providing for definitions, for specifications, for prevailing wage and for duty of secretary.

What is the status of HB846?

Passed one chamber as of June 18, 2025. Latest action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 18, 2025 (June 18, 2025).

Who sponsored HB846?

Jason Dawkins (D, 179), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB846?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb846