Bill > HB05098

This bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 557 of the general statutes that would require the state to prioritize hiring licensed electricians and their apprentices who are located within the state when selecting contractors for public construction, remodeling, or repair projects. The bill aims to provide a local preference for state-based electrical contractors, which means that when the state is choosing contractors for public works projects such as constructing or renovating government buildings, schools, or infrastructure, they would be directed to first consider electricians and electrical apprentices who are based and licensed in the state. This type of local preference legislation is designed to support local businesses and potentially create more job opportunities for in-state workers by giving them an advantage in the competitive bidding process for public sector construction and maintenance projects.

Labor and Employment

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