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This bill amends the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to strengthen requirements for employer contributions to apprenticeship and training programs on public works construction projects. Specifically, the bill removes an existing exemption that previously allowed employers in street, highway, bridge, road, utility, or maintenance contracts to opt out of training contributions. Now, all public works construction projects will require employers to either contribute to approved apprenticeship and training programs in New Mexico or pay into the public works apprentice and training fund administered by the workforce solutions department. The contributions will be made in the same manner and amount as apprentice and training contributions established by wage rate determinations. The workforce solutions department will continue to administer the act, which includes collecting contributions, reviewing compliance statements and certified payroll reports, investigating potential non-compliance, imposing penalties, and disbursing funds. The department is also authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the act.

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