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TN SB0776
TN SB0776AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 12, Chapter 4; Title 50, Chapter 11; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 66, Chapter 34, relative to apprenticeships.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, encourages licensed contractors and subcontractors who enter into state construction contracts to employ apprentices from certified and registered apprenticeship programs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 12, Chapter 4; Title 50, Chapter 11; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 66, Chapter 34.
AI Summary
This bill encourages the use of apprentices in state construction projects by modifying Tennessee law to promote apprenticeship programs. Specifically, the bill defines "state construction contracts" as state-funded construction projects valued at $1 million or more, and recommends that state agencies include a provision in their request for proposals asking contractors whether they will employ apprentices from certified or registered apprenticeship programs. The bill further encourages contractors, subcontractors, and other workers involved in state construction projects to hire apprentices through these formal training programs. While the language is not legally mandating apprentice hiring, it creates a framework to highlight and potentially increase apprenticeship opportunities in Tennessee's state construction projects. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, giving stakeholders ample time to prepare for and implement these recommendations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 11/1/2026 (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0776&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0175.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0776 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0776.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0776.pdf |
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