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Committee hears bill to require apprentice-utilization plans on public works projects
Summary
A bill to require apprentice utilization plans and centralize responsible-bidder information for public works projects was heard; sponsors and trade groups said the measure would connect contractors to apprentices and boost workforce pipelines.
The committee heard Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 15 49, which requires bidders on public works projects subject to apprentice utilization requirements to submit an apprentice utilization plan before notice to proceed (effective July 1, 2026) and centralizes certain responsible-bidder criteria beginning July 1, 2027.
Sponsor Representative Fosse and stakeholders…
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