Bill > HB68

This bill amends New Mexico's apprenticeship regulations by establishing a strict one-to-one ratio of apprentices to journeymen in the building and construction industry trades. Specifically, the legislation requires that the state's apprenticeship council formulate standards ensuring that for every apprentice, there must be one journeyman supervisor. The journeyman supervisor must have obtained a certificate of competence in the specific trade classification they are supervising and must be recognized as properly certified by the construction industries division of the regulation and licensing department. The bill updates the language around the council's duties, referencing the specific sections of New Mexico law governing apprenticeships, and clarifies that the ratio cannot exceed one apprentice per journeyman. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and trade organizations time to adjust to the new supervisory requirements. The goal appears to be improving apprentice training and safety by ensuring more direct supervision and mentorship in construction trades.

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