The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 608, seeks to amend current statutes regarding apprenticeship hiring ratios in the skilled trades. Specifically, the bill introduces new legal language that establishes an allowable hiring ratio of five apprentices for every one licensed worker in the skilled trades. This change aims to enhance apprenticeship opportunities and support workforce development in these fields.

The bill does not indicate any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of the new hiring ratio. By formalizing this ratio, the legislation intends to facilitate the training and integration of apprentices into the skilled trades workforce, thereby addressing potential labor shortages and promoting skill development.