Committee hears bill to require apprentice utilization plans for public works bidders

Feb 25, 2025

The Capital Budget Committee held a public hearing on substitute House Bill 15 49, which would tighten responsible bidder requirements by requiring apprentice utilization plans from awarded contractors for public works projects and increasing public transparency about bidder compliance.

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The Capital Budget Committee on Feb. 25 heard testimony on substitute House Bill 15 49, which would change responsible bidder criteria for public works projects and require contractors awarded covered contracts to file apprentice utilization plans before receiving a notice to proceed.

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