This bill amends the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to require employers involved in public works construction projects to contribute to approved apprentice and training programs or to the Public Works Apprentice and Training Fund. The bill specifies that contributions must be made in accordance with wage rate determinations set by the workforce solutions department. Additionally, it establishes a contribution rate of zero for non-apprenticeship trade classifications for certain public works projects, meaning that if there is no approved apprentice and training program for a specific trade, no contributions will be required.

The administration of the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act will continue to be overseen by the workforce solutions department, which is responsible for collecting contributions, reviewing compliance statements, and disbursing funds. The bill also mandates that the department adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions. The effective date for the changes outlined in this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 13-4D-4
Final Version: 13-4D-4