HB 1308, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D–Spokane), expands apprenticeship requirements for city public works contracts and subcontracts.

Currently, all public works projects estimated to cost more than $1 million must require at least 15% of labor hours to be performed by apprentices but does not require subcontractors to meet this standard. This bill expands apprenticeship requirements to include subcontractors, requiring all projects over $200,000 to have at least 15% of labor hours to be performed by apprentices.

Dates to remember

HB 1308 is scheduled for public hearing in the House Capital Budget Committee on February 2 at 1:30 pm.