HF4177 Summary

• Appropriates $8,583,000 to the Department of Labor and Industry for fiscal year 2023, including funding for apprenticeship programs, prevailing wage compliance, agricultural worker protections, and a Veterans Liaison Coordinator position.

• Establishes fair labor standards for agricultural and food processing workers, including requirements for written employment disclosures, migrant wage guarantees, and increased penalties for violations ranging from $400-$1,600 per violation.

• Creates an ombudsperson position and Agricultural Worker Wellness Committee to advocate for safety, housing, and fair labor standards for agricultural and food processing workers.

• Requires petroleum refineries to use skilled and trained workforce (apprentices or graduates) for contractors, with compliance schedules of 65% by October 2022, 75% by October 2023, and 85% by October 2024.

• Updates combative sports regulations including changes to the advisory council structure, medical examination requirements, and a new process for challenging contest outcomes; modifies building permit fees and license requirements; and increases OSHA penalty amounts to align with federal standards.