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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public works projects. Provides that a contractor that employs 10 or more employees on a design-build public works project must provide its employees access to a training program applicable to the tasks to be performed in the normal course of the employee's employment with the contractor on the public project. Provides that a tier 1 or tier 2 contractor that employs 50 or more journeymen must participate in an apprenticeship or training program that meets certain standards. Requires design-builders and any member of a team working on a design-build public works project to comply with certain statutes. Provides that a public agency awarding a contract for a construction manager as constructor project may not take certain actions based on a bidder's, offeror's, or contractor's entering into, refusing to enter into, adhering to, or refusing to adhere to an agreement with a labor organization.
AI Summary
This bill introduces several key provisions related to public works projects in Indiana. First, it requires contractors with 10 or more employees on design-build public works projects to provide access to a training program relevant to their job tasks. Contractors can satisfy this requirement through various means, including apprenticeship programs, community college courses, industry-recognized certifications, and programs offered by federal or state transportation departments. For tier 1 and tier 2 contractors with 50 or more journeymen, participation in an approved apprenticeship or training program is mandatory. The bill also mandates that design-builders and team members comply with specific state labor laws, including regulations on employment, fair labor standards, and worker compensation. Additionally, the bill prohibits public agencies from discriminating against contractors based on their relationships with labor organizations when awarding construction manager as constructor (CMc) contracts, grants, or tax credits. The legislation aims to ensure workforce development, protect worker rights, and provide flexibility in labor agreements for public works projects, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions (on 01/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1363/details |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1363/fiscal-notes/HB1363.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1363/HB1363.01.INTR.pdf |
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