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Panel backs bill to close apprenticeship funding loophole for public works projects
Summary
The committee voted 5–3 to advance HB270, which removes exemptions for many road and utility public‑works contracts and requires contributions to the Public Works Apprentice and Training fund unless there is no approved program for a given trade. The bill drew strong industry opposition and labor support during extensive debate.
House Bill 270, aimed at clarifying and expanding contributions to the state's Public Works Apprentice and Training fund, received a do‑pass recommendation from the House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs committee after lengthy debate and public testimony.
Sponsor Representative Borrego and co‑sponsor Representative Dela Cruz said the bill removes an exemption that previously allowed certain road, highway, bridge, utility and maintenance contracts to avoid the apprenticeship contribution requirement. The measure also adds an exception so that if no state‑approved apprenticeship or training program exists for a trade classification, no contribution would…
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