HB 2630-S - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

     Provides that, from July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, all contracts for public works estimated to cost two million dollars or more shall require that no less than ten percent of the labor hours within each craft or trade be performed by apprentices.

     Provides that, from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, all contracts for public works estimated to cost two million dollars or more shall require that no less than twelve percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices.

     Provides that, from January 1, 2004, and thereafter, all contracts for public works estimated to cost one million dollars or more shall require that no less than fifteen percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices.

     Provides that, by January 1, 2003, and each year thereafter, the department of general administration shall compile and summarize the agency data and provide reports to the senate labor, commerce and financial institutions committee, the house commerce and labor committee, or their successor committees, and the governor.  The report shall include recommendations on modifications or improvements to the apprentice utilization program.

     Provides that, by January 1, 2003, and each year thereafter, the department of labor and industries must report to the senate labor, commerce and financial institutions committee, the house commerce and labor committee, or their successor committees, and the governor on skill shortages in each trade or craft.