Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid wages owed to the unrepresented employees of the direct contractor and subcontractors at any tier.
What it does: Digest: The Act makes laws about unpaid wages for workers who work on construction projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid wages owed to the unrepresented employees of the direct contractor and subcontractors at any tier. Provides the statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid wages. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
The tally
Yes 17 · No 12 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (30)
Yes 17
No 12
- Bruce StarrR12
- Cedric HaydenR6
- David SmithR1
- Diane LinthicumR28
- Dick AndersonR5
- Fred GirodR9
- Kim ThatcherR11
- Mike McLaneR30
- Noah RobinsonR2
- Suzanne WeberR16
- Todd NashR29
- Former memberR
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.