HB 1065-S2 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/19/03)

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

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

Provides that, by January 1, 2004, and each year thereafter, the department of general administration shall compile and summarize the agency data and provide reports to the senate commerce and trade committee, the house of representatives 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.

Requires that, by January 1, 2004, and each year thereafter, the department of labor and industries must report to the senate commerce and trade committee, the house of representatives commerce and labor committee, or their successor committees, and the governor on skill shortages in each trade or craft.