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Committee releases bill to set minimum qualifications for public‑works employees after industry objections
Summary
A4124, which sets minimum qualifications for persons employed on public‑works contracts and specifies apprenticeship certification rules for journeymen, was released as amended. Small‑business groups and trade associations raised concerns about paperwork, verification (tax filings) and the need to reference U.S. Department of Labor‑accredited apprenticeship standards.
The Assembly State and Local Government Committee voted to release A4124 as amended; the bill establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contracts and specifies that certifications must be for journeymen who graduated from apprenticeship programs.
Eileen Keene, speaking for NFIB and the New Jersey Electronic Life Safety Association, opposed the bill in its current form. She said the bill would add paperwork burdens for small…
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