HB2237 H GO AMT 2-23

Webb 3289

            The Committee on Government Organization moves to amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

            “A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §5-22-3, relating to the "Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act"; defining terms; prohibiting governmental units from awarding a grant, tax abatement or tax credit that is conditioned upon a provision that requires or prohibits a bidder, offeror, contractor or subcontractor from entering into or adhering to an agreement with one or more labor organizations in regard to the project or a related construction project, or that contains a term that otherwise discriminates against a bidder, offeror, contractor or subcontractor for becoming or remaining or refusing to become or remain a signatory to, or for adhering or refusing to adhere to, an agreement with one or more labor organizations in regard to that project or a related construction project; and providing exceptions.”