2010 Legislative Issues

The 2009 legislative session ended on May 18th. MEA is in the process of setting its legislative priorities for 2010.  Potential issues for the 2010 legislative session and/or possible rule changes include:

• Changes to current prevailing wage recordkeeping requirements, wage calculations and classifications, and general application.
• Workers Comp reform.
• Health care reform.
• Changes to current contractor “Bill of Rights” laws.
• Required training for unlicensed workers.
• Sales tax on construction labor.

MEA will keep you informed on legislative issues throughout the session via bi weekly e-mail alerts and the MEA newsletter and alerts. If you are not receiving the e-mail alerts call the MEA office.