A bill has been introduced in the General Assembly by Representative Beth Lear that seeks to raise the prevailing wage threshold to $5 million and grant local governments, public universities, libraries, and Transportation Improvement Districts more discretion in their use of prevailing wage requirements on a job-by-job basis. This legislation is critical to making public construction projects more cost-effective and flexible for local communities.

The bill will allow public funds to stretch further and support more infrastructure improvements and smaller-scale projects, while fostering more opportunities for small and mid-sized contractors to compete on these projects. It will also give localities and public institutions the flexibility to determine when prevailing wage policies are beneficial or necessary, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently within stretched budgets.

Legislators need to hear from you today. Tell them that modernizing prevailing wage laws will create opportunities, promote fair competition, make the best use of taxpayer dollars, and foster a more competitive and diverse construction industry in Ohio.

Click below to take action and tell them to support Rep. Lear’s prevailing wage reform bill!