This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 23-207, to title 23, chapter 2, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which focuses on employment practices specifically for nuclear power plants. The new law would require owners and operators of nuclear power plants to ensure that contractors and subcontractors utilize a skilled and trained workforce, which must include registered apprentices and a specified percentage of skilled journeymen. The percentages of skilled journeymen required would increase from thirty percent by January 1, 2027, to sixty percent by January 1, 2029. Additionally, contractors and subcontractors would be mandated to pay skilled journeymen at least the prevailing wage for their occupation.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the commission to adopt rules for verifying skilled journeymen and reporting workplace violations. It also allows non-skilled journeymen to assist in emergency situations at nuclear power plants until the situation is resolved. Definitions for key terms such as "commission," "contractor and subcontractor," "nuclear power plant," "skilled and trained workforce," and "skilled journeyman" are provided to clarify the scope of the new regulations. The act is designated as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-207