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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5491

SB 5491: Public works/apprentices

Requiring the use of apprentices in large public works projects.

Summary

  • Contracts for public works estimated to cost $1 million or more must require that no less than 10 percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices enrolled in state-approved apprenticeship training programs. A contractor's failure to comply with the apprentice utilization requirement is a breach of contract.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5491), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)
Introduced
January 25, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2000
Companion bill
HB 1253
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5491, SSB 5491

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Pam Roach R-31Rosa Franklin D-29Pat Thibaudeau D-43Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5491
25 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24201
Republican12100
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5491 in other sessions

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