This bill amends Alaska's construction labor laws to mandate the use of apprentice labor in public construction projects with contract awards of $5,000,000 or more. Specifically, it requires that a certain percentage of labor hours on these projects be performed by apprentices in various skilled occupations, including boilermakers, electricians, plumbers, and welders, among others. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the commissioners of transportation and public facilities, and labor and workforce development in collecting and reporting data related to the use of apprentice labor on these projects.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commissioner of labor and workforce development must submit a report to the legislature detailing the percentage of apprentice labor hours utilized in the specified occupations for each construction contract over several fiscal years, concluding with a report due by September 1, 2030. Notably, the bill includes a provision that exempts projects from these requirements if compliance would jeopardize federal funding.

Statutes affected:
HB0186A, AM HB 186, introduced 04/11/2025: 36.05.070
HB0186B, AM CSHB 186(TRA), introduced 05/05/2025: 36.05.070