AK HB186

Establishes a volunteer labor compliance officer program in the department allowing volunteers to inspect construction sites and document compliance with state labor law.

Department must maintain a roster of qualified volunteers, delegate inspection authority, provide orientation, and adopt regulations requiring visible badges, safety equipment, and insurance coverage.

Volunteer officers may access construction job sites and conduct labor compliance investigations on behalf of the department, but cannot issue citations or enforce laws.

Applicants must have at least five years of verifiable construction experience, complete a department-approved 10-hour construction safety class, and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage.

Department may remove officers from the roster and revoke badges for conflicts of interest, labor union participation, or failure to comply with program requirements; act takes effect immediately.