HB 2850 Summary

• Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work on Arizona power plants to use a skilled and trained workforce for all on-site work in apprenticeable occupations in building and construction trades.

• Mandates all workers in the skilled and trained workforce complete at least 20 hours of approved advanced safety training within the past three calendar years, with the Arizona Power Plant Safety Committee establishing the curriculum and the Industrial Commission approving training providers.

• Establishes wage requirements ensuring skilled journeypersons are paid at least the 75th percentile of occupational employment statistics for their occupation and geographic area, with prevailing wage rates serving as a reference point.

• Imposes civil penalties of at least $1,000 per day for violations of workforce requirements and requires back wages plus penalties for wage violations, with three violations within five years allowing contractor license suspension or revocation.

• Implements phased compliance schedule requiring 20% skilled journeypersons by January 1, 2023, increasing to 100% by January 1, 2027, with full advanced safety training requirements effective January 1, 2024.