An Act relative to preparing apprentices in the commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase the use of apprenticeships in Massachusetts, particularly in public works projects. It requires public agencies to prioritize contractors and subcontractors who maintain or participate in approved apprentice programs when awarding construction contracts exceeding $10 million. The bill also establishes a commission to study and recommend improvements to apprenticeship programs across various industries and mandates a minimum percentage of apprentice hours on public works projects. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to include apprentice programs and requirements in relevant statutes.
Key provisions
- Requires public agencies to prioritize contractors with apprentice programs for construction contracts over $10 million.
- Establishes a minimum apprentice hour requirement (initially 5%, increasing to 10% and 15%) on public works projects.
- Defines key terms related to apprenticeships, including ‘apprentice,’ ‘apprenticeable occupation,’ and ‘apprentice program.’
- Creates a commission to study and recommend improvements to apprenticeship programs.
- Allows public agencies to be exempt from apprenticeship requirements if no qualified bidders with apprentice programs are available, with specific documentation requirements.
- Updates existing statutes to include apprentice programs and requirements.
- Requires construction managers, general contractors, and subcontractors to register apprentices and comply with apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios.
- Expands the definition of ‘public works’ to include projects subject to apprentice requirements.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Christopher J. Worrell
Danillo A. Sena
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