AB 1198 lets a prevailing wage change land mid-job, but only on public contracts of $35 million or more
AB 1198 (Chapter 513, Statutes of 2026) ends the bid-date wage lock on large public works contracts awarded or noticed after July 1, 2027. Most small electrical shops are outside it. Here is who is covered, the 20-day petition clock, and what to ask a prime before you bid.
































































































































