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 a new legal provision 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 sectors.

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