Senate Sponsors: SYVERSON-LINK. Short description: PREVAILING WAGE ACT-WAGE CLAIM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Prevailing Wage Act in relation to contracts for public works projects. In provisions giving a laborer, worker, or mechanic employed by a contractor or subcontractor who is paid less than the rate for work done under a contract the right to bring an action for the difference between the amount paid and the rate in the contract, states that the action shall be brought against his or her employer. In provisions authorizing the Department of Labor to take an assignment of a wage claim in trust for a laborer, worker, or mechanic and take legal action to collect the claim, states that the legal action shall be taken against the employer of the laborer, worker, or mechanic. Makes other changes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status