Alaska SB173 mandates that public construction projects with contracts over $2.5 million use at least 15% apprentice labor and 20% veteran.

Alaska SB173 requires that public construction projects with contracts over $2.5 million use at least 15% apprentice labor in specified occupations. Additionally, at least 20% of the apprentices hired must be veterans. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of labor and workforce development collect data on the total number of apprentice hours worked and veteran apprentices hired for each project. An annual report detailing the use of apprentice labor and veteran apprentices in public construction projects must be submitted to the legislature by February 1 each year.

Alaska SB173 mandates that public construction projects with contracts over $2.5 million use at least 15% apprentice labor and 20% veteran.

Alaska SB173 requires that public construction projects with contracts over $2.5 million use at least 15% apprentice labor in specified occupations. Additionally, at least 20% of the apprentices hired must be veterans. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of labor and workforce development collect data on the total number of apprentice hours worked and veteran apprentices hired for each project. An annual report detailing the use of apprentice labor and veteran apprentices in public construction projects must be submitted to the legislature by February 1 each year.