Bill > A3261

This bill amends existing law to expand the requirements for outreach and training programs for minorities and women in the construction industry. The key provisions are: 1. Public bodies and political subdivisions entering into public works contracts over $1 million must transfer 0.5% of the contract amount to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (or retain it if the public body is a Statewide authority) to fund outreach and training programs for minorities and women in construction trade and professional occupations. These programs must include initiatives to prepare participants for registered apprenticeship programs and facilitate the coordination of apprenticeship programs with post-secondary education. 2. The Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance must monitor whether public bodies and political subdivisions have properly allocated and transferred (or retained) the required funds, and include a summary of its determinations in an annual report. 3. The bill provides definitions for key terms such as "public body," "public works contract," and "registered apprenticeship."

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3261