Bill > HB956

This bill establishes new regulations for ironworkers in Hawaii by creating a new chapter of law that defines key terms and sets requirements for individuals performing work on iron projects. Specifically, the bill defines an "ironworker" as someone who cuts, builds, welds, and places structural steel and iron on various structures and who is enrolled in or has completed an approved apprenticeship program. The bill prohibits anyone from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing an iron project (which includes a wide range of structures like bridges, buildings, power plants, and stadiums) unless they have completed a formally approved apprenticeship program for ironworkers. Violations of this requirement can result in significant penalties, including fines up to $500 and potential imprisonment for up to one year for individual violators, and fines up to $1,000 for contractors who hire non-apprenticeship-trained workers. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is required to adopt rules to implement and enforce these new regulations, ensuring that only properly trained professionals can perform critical iron-related construction and demolition work. The bill aims to enhance safety and professional standards in the construction industry by mandating comprehensive training for ironworkers.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2025