Contracts with CSA and student training providers.
Contracts with CSA and student training providers. Provides that individuals and entities that participate in designated and approved course sequences, career courses, apprenticeships, and programs of study leading to industry recognized credentials or work based learning courses (participating entities) may be awarded a contract for a public works project at any contractor tier. Prohibits a public agency from imposing certain contract conditions on participating entities.
HB1406 proposes to allow individuals and entities involved in approved training programs, such as career courses and apprenticeships, to be eligible for contracts on public works projects. This means they can work on projects funded by the government, regardless of the contract's level. The bill also restricts public agencies from setting certain conditions on these contracts. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions for further review.
This bill would mainly affect training providers and those participating in career courses and apprenticeships, giving them a chance to secure government contracts. Public agencies would be limited in the conditions they can impose on these contracts. As of now, the bill is in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the relevant committee.
The bill's current status is that it was introduced and referred to the committee on the same day, January 13, 2025. The next steps will involve committee review and possible amendments before any further legislative action.