Rep. Swan introduces prevailing wage legislation

Rep. Kathy Swan, R-Cape Girardeau, introduced legislation Tuesday that would change prevailing wage laws.

Swan said in a news release that her bill has three main components, including a provision that would establish prevailing wage rates in counties that lack published rates for an occupational title; a requirement for companies entering into construction contracts with a public body to participate in a wage survey process; and a requirement that employees of a public body performing construction work would have the appropriate training, professional registration, licensure or professional certification required for the occupational title.

"These measures would provide accurate documentation of local wage rates for specific occupational titles," Swan said in the release.

Donna Lichtenegger, R-Jackson, is a co-sponsor of the bill. It has not yet been placed on a House calendar for any consideration.

Pertinent address:

Cape Girardeau, MO

Jackson, MO