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This bill establishes a comprehensive labor policy and appropriations package with several key provisions. It provides biennial budget appropriations for the Department of Labor and Industry, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and Bureau of Mediation Services, with total funding of approximately $56 million across fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill includes significant changes to labor regulations, such as mandating rest and meal breaks for employees, with penalties for non-compliance, and creating a new requirement for periodic reporting on worker misclassification. It also updates various licensing and fee structures for manufactured homes, underground telecommunications installers, and electrical and plumbing inspections. The bill modifies definitions and requirements for manufactured home dealers, installers, and sales, and introduces new certification standards for underground telecommunications installers. Additionally, the legislation adjusts electrical inspection fees, establishes new fees for energy storage systems, and increases registration fees for various professional licenses and services. The appropriations cover a range of workforce development initiatives, including grants for youth skills training, apprenticeship programs, and mental health resources in the construction industry.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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