HB0965

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 12, Chapter 4; Title 50, Chapter 11; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 66, Chapter 34, relative to apprenticeships.

Complete·4/30/25

Encourages Tennessee state agencies to employ apprentices on state construction projects valued at $1 million or more.

This bill amends Tennessee law to encourage state agencies to employ apprentices on state construction projects with a value of $1 million or more. It defines "state construction contracts" to include various types of building and facility projects. The bill encourages state agencies to include a provision in their requests for proposals asking if contractors will employ apprentices through certified or registered apprenticeship programs. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

9:00 AM

House Commerce Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

House Business & Utilities Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 175

Mar 31, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 31, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.