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MD HB1276

MD HB1276
Public Works Contracts – Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering certain apprenticeship requirements relating to public works contracts to require certain contractors and subcontractors to employ a certain number of qualified apprentices or journeymen necessary to meet a certain applicable percentage for the project; altering the dollar value for certain projects for the purpose of applying certain apprenticeship requirements to the project; repealing certain provisions of law that allowed contractors and subcontractors to make certain payments in lieu of employing certain apprentices; etc.

AI Summary

This bill, the Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act, alters the apprenticeship requirements for public works contracts in Maryland. It requires certain contractors and subcontractors to employ a certain percentage of qualified apprentices or journeymen for projects valued at $250,000 or more. The bill also establishes a process for contractors to request apprentices from applicable training programs and receive waivers if their requests are denied. It imposes penalties on contractors and subcontractors who fail to meet the apprenticeship requirements and requires the reporting of apprentice and journeymen hours worked on covered projects.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 04/08/2024)

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