Senate Bill 242 proposes an amendment to the current law regarding the required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs. Under existing regulations, the Department of Workforce Development is prohibited from allowing a ratio that exceeds one journeyworker for each apprentice. This bill seeks to modify that ratio, permitting one journeyworker for every two apprentices instead.

Additionally, the bill specifies that its provisions will first apply to apprenticeship contracts governed by collective bargaining agreements that are inconsistent with this act upon the expiration, extension, modification, or renewal of those agreements. This change aims to enhance the flexibility of apprenticeship programs while maintaining a balance between training and workforce needs.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 106.015(1), 106.015