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NJ A4124

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires contractors on public works projects to certify that each journeyperson meets minimum qualifications: either graduation from an apprenticeship program equivalent to building and construction trade union standards for their craft, or four years of documented work as a tradesperson verifiable through tax filings

  • Mandates contractors certify their registered apprenticeship programs comply with federal requirements under 29 C.F.R. sections 29.3-29.7, with non-compliance resulting in denial, revocation, or suspension of public works registration

  • Non-compliant apprenticeship programs trigger registration denial or suspension not only for the participating contractor but for all contractors relying on that program to meet apprenticeship requirements

  • Contractors must register electronically with the Department of Labor, providing business information, tax identification, unemployment insurance numbers, and proof of valid licenses and registrations

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by S2961 (2R)

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor11/14/2024
State and Local Government4/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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