Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB490

Introduced

10/2/25

Refer

10/2/25

Failed

3/23/26

Caption

An Act to repeal 84.54 and 86.51; to amend 66.0129 (5), 66.0903 (1) (c), 66.0903 (1) (f), 66.0903 (1) (j), 66.0903 (1m) (b), 103.005 (12) (a), 103.503 (1) (a), 103.503 (1) (e), 103.503 (2), 103.503 (3) (a) 2., 109.09 (1), 111.322 (2m) (a), 111.322 (2m) (b) and 978.05 (6) (a); to repeal and recreate 66.0903 (1) (g) and 103.503 (1) (g); to create 19.36 (12), 66.0903 (1) (a), (am), (b), (cm), (dr), (em), (hm) and (im), 66.0903 (2) to (12), 84.41 (3), 103.49, 103.50, 104.001 (4), 106.04, 111.322 (2m) (c), 227.01 (13) (t), 229.682 (2), 229.8275 and 946.15 of the statutes; Relating to: prevailing wage, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Impact

The passage of SB490 would reinforce existing labor standards by updating procedures for determining and applying prevailing wages to public construction projects. The bill is designed to promote fair wages and improve working conditions for construction workers, particularly in regards to state-funded projects. This may also lead to a more uniform approach to wage agreements within the state, impacting numerous contractors and subcontractors who undertake public work.

Summary

SB490 addresses the prevailing wage laws applicable to public works projects in the state, granting additional rule-making authority to relevant administrative bodies. This bill aims to ensure that workers on state-funded projects receive wages that meet or exceed a stipulated minimum, known as the prevailing wage. By establishing rule-making power, the bill intends to streamline compliance and enforcement of wage standards across various departments involved in public works.

Contention

Discussion around SB490 is likely to revolve around the implications of enforcing prevailing wage legislation. Supporters argue that ensuring fair pay for workers is crucial for maintaining economic equity and supporting the workforce. However, opponents may raise concerns about potential increases in project costs, arguing that strict wage requirements could deter smaller contractors from bidding on state contracts, thereby potentially limiting competition and increasing project timelines and budgets.

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Companion Bills

WI AB464

Crossfiled An Act to repeal 84.54 and 86.51; to amend 66.0129 (5), 66.0903 (1) (c), 66.0903 (1) (f), 66.0903 (1) (j), 66.0903 (1m) (b), 103.005 (12) (a), 103.503 (1) (a), 103.503 (1) (e), 103.503 (2), 103.503 (3) (a) 2., 109.09 (1), 111.322 (2m) (a), 111.322 (2m) (b) and 978.05 (6) (a); to repeal and recreate 66.0903 (1) (g) and 103.503 (1) (g); to create 19.36 (12), 66.0903 (1) (a), (am), (b), (cm), (dr), (em), (hm) and (im), 66.0903 (2) to (12), 84.41 (3), 103.49, 103.50, 104.001 (4), 106.04, 111.322 (2m) (c), 227.01 (13) (t), 229.682 (2), 229.8275 and 946.15 of the statutes; Relating to: prevailing wage, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI AB1129

An act to amend Sections 103825, 103835, 103840, 103845, 103850, 103855, 124977, 124991, and 125002 of, and to add Sections 103827 and 103832 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.

WI SB144

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

WI AB144

Health.

WI SB0049

Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).

WI HB65

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 3.2-1100, 3.2-1104, 3.2-1105, 3.2-1106, 10.1-1458, and 15.2-2103.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal Chapter 12 (§§ 3.2-1200 through 3.2-1217) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Apple Board; repeal.

WI AB1419

An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 100503.

WI HB948

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 40.1-28.12, 40.1-29, and 40.1-29.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 40.1-28.11 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Minimum Wage Act; enforcement; penalties.

WI HB238

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2751, 2.2-4321.3, 11-4.6, 40.1-28.7:7, 40.1-28.12, 40.1-29, 40.1-29.2, 40.1-29.3, 53.1-40.02, and 53.1-202.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to labor and employment; payment of wages; minimum wage and overtime wages; misclassification of workers; civil actions.

WI SB116

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

WI AB164

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025. An act to amend Sections 2191 and 2811.5 of, and to add Sections 2190.4, 2454.7, and 3524.65 to, the Business and Professions Code, to amend Section 100520.5 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 1254, 1256.05, 1256.06, 1367.03, 1367.04, 1367.626, 1728.1, 1728.3, 1728.7, 1734, 1735, 11832.2, 11832.18, 11834.015, 11834.02, 11834.026, 11834.26, 11834.30, 11834.31, 11834.40, 11834.50, 11839.2, 11839.3, 11839.6.1, 11839.16, 120956, 127630, 127631, 127632, 127633, 127634, 127635, 127638, 130201, and 130290 of, to add Sections 1253.4, 1367.252, 1367.253, 1728.75, 1728.9, 1728.95, 127437, and 127631.1 to, to add Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 127770) to Part 2 of Division 107 of, and to repeal Sections 11834.29, 130204, 130206, 130208, and 130209 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 10133.8 of, and to add Sections 10123.861 and 10123.862 to, the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 1602, 1603, and 1604 of the Penal Code, to amend Section 30461.6 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and to amend Sections 5892, 5963.02, 5963.04, 14005.36, 14005.37, 14007.5, 14007.65, 14007.8, 14016.2, 14019, 14019.6, 14043.26, 14132.100, 14154, 14184.101, 14184.102, 14184.200, 14184.404, 14197.2, and 15926 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 14005.62 and 14005.11 of, and to add Sections 4360.5, 5892.2, 14005.365, 14005.69, 14007.12, 14132.14, and 14184.900 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to health, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget.

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