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AK HB224
Bill
Status
5/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Josephson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a volunteer labor compliance officer program within the Department of Labor to inspect construction sites and document compliance with state labor laws
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Requires volunteers to have at least 5 years of verifiable construction experience, complete a 10-hour OSHA-approved safety class, finish department orientation, and maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage
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Grants volunteers authority to access construction job sites, conduct investigations, and inspect employment records on behalf of the department, with reports due within 48 hours via email
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Prohibits volunteers from issuing citations, enforcing laws, being state employees, or engaging in union organizing, distributing outside literature, or wearing non-department attire while conducting investigations
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Authorizes the department to remove volunteers from the roster and revoke badges for conflicts of interest, participating in union business, or failing to comply with program requirements
Legislative Description
Volunteer Labor Compliance Officer Prgm
Contractors
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
5/10/2025