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	1	+	First Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 23-0488.01 Josh Schultz x5486
1	8		SENATE BILL 23-051
2		-	BY SENATOR(S) Hinrichsen and Sullivan, Bridges, Coleman, Cutter,
3		-	Danielson, Exum, Fields, Gonzales, Hansen, Jaquez Lewis, Kolker,
4		-	Marchman, Rodriguez, Winter F.;
5		-	also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Ortiz and Lukens, Amabile, Bacon, Brown,
6		-	Duran, English, Froelich, Garcia, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hamrick, Herod,
7		-	Jodeh, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey, McCormick, Michaelson Jenet, Parenti,
8		-	Ricks, Titone, Velasco, Weissman, Woodrow, Young, McCluskie.
	9	+	Senate Committees House Committees
	10	+	Business, Labor, & Technology Business Affairs & Labor
	11	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
9	12		C
10		-	ONCERNING PREPARATION OF A SKILLED WORKFORCE FOR THE CHANGING
11		-	NATURE OF WORK
12		-	.
13		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
14		-	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add article 15.8 to title
15		-	8 as follows:
16		-	ARTICLE 15.8
17		-	Office of Future of Work
	13	+	ONCERNING PREPARATION OF A SKILLED WORKFORCE FOR THE101
	14	+	CHANGING NATURE OF WORK .102
	15	+	Bill Summary
	16	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	17	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	18	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	19	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	20	+	http://leg.colorado.gov
	21	+	.)
	22	+	The office of future of work (OFW) was created in the department
	23	+	of labor and employment (department) by executive order of the governor
	24	+	in 2019 for the purpose of studying unemployment assistance. The bill
	25	+	creates the OFW in statute and expands the duties of the OFW. The
	26	+	purpose of the OFW is to:
	27	+	! Identify opportunities for Colorado's communities to
	28	+	HOUSE
	29	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	30	+	February 28, 2023
	31	+	HOUSE
	32	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	33	+	February 27, 2023
	34	+	SENATE
	35	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	36	+	February 1, 2023
	37	+	SENATE
	38	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	39	+	January 31, 2023
	40	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	41	+	Hinrichsen and Sullivan, Bridges, Coleman, Cutter, Danielson, Exum, Fields, Gonzales,
	42	+	Hansen, Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Marchman, Rodriguez, Winter F.
	43	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	44	+	Ortiz and Lukens, Amabile, Bacon, Brown, Duran, English, Froelich, Garcia, Gonzales-
	45	+	Gutierrez, Hamrick, Herod, Jodeh, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey, McCluskie, McCormick,
	46	+	Michaelson Jenet, Parenti, Ricks, Titone, Velasco, Weissman, Woodrow, Young
	47	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	48	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	49	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. transition effectively to emerging industries;
	50	+	! Ensure the inclusion of key stakeholders and engage
	51	+	partnerships across public and private sectors;
	52	+	! Host, organize, and convene task forces, summits, and
	53	+	other appropriate meetings with diverse stakeholders,
	54	+	designed to improve the state's understanding of the social
	55	+	and economic impacts of the changing nature of work;
	56	+	! Explore ways that the state can prepare for current and
	57	+	future impacts, including through the modernization of
	58	+	worker benefits and protections, the development of a
	59	+	skilled and resilient workforce through coordination of
	60	+	registered apprenticeship programs, and the identification
	61	+	of new policy and program solutions; and
	62	+	! Undertake studies, research, and factual reports related to
	63	+	issues of concern and importance to Colorado's future
	64	+	workforce.
	65	+	The executive director of the department is required to submit a
	66	+	report to the governor, at least once per calendar year, that includes
	67	+	recommendations for potential policy initiatives.
	68	+	In 2021, House Bill 21-1007 created the state apprenticeship
	69	+	agency (SAA) in the department. The bill amends Colorado statutes to
	70	+	enable the United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship to
	71	+	recognize Colorado's state apprenticeship agency and authorize the SAA
	72	+	to register and oversee apprenticeship programs. To conform with
	73	+	regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of labor under the
	74	+	federal "National Apprenticeship Act", the bill:
	75	+	! Modifies references to apprenticeships in Colorado
	76	+	statutes;
	77	+	! Changes the state apprenticeship council to the council for
	78	+	apprenticeship in the building and construction trades; and
	79	+	! Changes the interagency advisory committee on
	80	+	apprenticeship to the council for apprenticeship in new and
	81	+	emerging industries.
	82	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	83	+	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add article 15.8 to2
	84	+	title 8 as follows:3
	85	+	ARTICLE 15.84
	86	+	Office of Future of Work5
18	87		8-15.8-101. Legislative declaration - intent. (1) T
19		-	HE GENERAL
20		-	ASSEMBLY HEREBY
21		-	:
22		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
23		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
24		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
25		-	history, or the Session Laws.
26		-	________
27		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
28		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
29		-	the act. (a) FINDS AND DETERMINES THAT:
	88	+	HE GENERAL6
	89	+	051-2- ASSEMBLY HEREBY:1
	90	+	(a) F
	91	+	INDS AND DETERMINES THAT:2
30	92		(I) C
31		-	OLORADO'S POLICYMAKERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS FACE
32		-	SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN RESPONDING TO THE RAPIDLY CHANGING
33		-	NATURE OF WORK
34		-	;
	93	+	OLORADO'S POLICYMAKERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS FACE3
	94	+	SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN RESPONDING TO THE RAPIDLY CHANGING4
	95	+	NATURE OF WORK;5
35	96		(II) A
36		-	CHANGING GLOBAL ECONOMY , RAPIDLY EMERGING
37		-	TECHNOLOGY
38		-	, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES, NEW ECONOMY DEMANDS , SHIFTING
39		-	SKILL NEEDS
40		-	, AND THE RISING COST OF EDUCATION , HEALTH CARE, AND
41		-	HOUSING ARE JUST A FEW FACTORS LEADING TO LABOR DISRUPTIONS
42		-	; AND
43		-	(III) WHILE THESE CHANGES HAVE BROUGHT IMMENSE ECONOMIC
44		-	BENEFIT FOR SOME
45		-	, THEY HAVE ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO STAGNANT WAGES ,
46		-	DECLINING WORKER BENEFITS, WEAKENED WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS , AND,
47		-	IN SOME CASES, PERMANENT JOB LOSSES; AND
48		-	(b) DECLARES THAT:
	97	+	CHANGING GLOBAL ECONOMY , RAPIDLY EMERGING6
	98	+	TECHNOLOGY, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES , NEW ECONOMY DEMANDS ,7
	99	+	SHIFTING SKILL NEEDS, AND THE RISING COST OF EDUCATION , HEALTH8
	100	+	CARE, AND HOUSING ARE JUST A FEW FACTORS LEADING TO LABOR9
	101	+	DISRUPTIONS; AND10
	102	+	(III) W
	103	+	HILE THESE CHANGES HAVE BROUGHT IMMENSE ECONOMIC11
	104	+	BENEFIT FOR SOME, THEY HAVE ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO STAGNANT WAGES ,12
	105	+	DECLINING WORKER BENEFITS , WEAKENED WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS ,13
	106	+	AND, IN SOME CASES, PERMANENT JOB LOSSES; AND14
	107	+	(b) D
	108	+	ECLARES THAT:15
49	109		(I) P
50		-	OLICYMAKERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS , EMPLOYERS,
51		-	EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS MUST :
	110	+	OLICYMAKERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS , EMPLOYERS,16
	111	+	EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS , AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS17
	112	+	MUST:18
52	113		(A) W
53		-	ORK TOGETHER TO CREATE AN ECONOMY THAT HELPS
54		-	WORKERS ADAPT TO THE NEW AND CHANGING JOB LANDSCAPE
55		-	; AND
56		-	(B) USE ALL TOOLS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT WORKERS AND
57		-	EMPLOYERS WITHSTAND FUTURE JOB DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY CHANGES IN
58		-	TECHNOLOGY
59		-	, TRADE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ; AND
60		-	(II) COLORADO MUST UNDERSTAND , PREPARE FOR, AND DEVELOP
61		-	EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO RESPOND TO THESE CHANGES
62		-	.
	114	+	ORK TOGETHER TO CREATE AN ECONOMY THAT HELPS19
	115	+	WORKERS ADAPT TO THE NEW AND CHANGING JOB LANDSCAPE ; AND20
	116	+	(B) U
	117	+	SE ALL TOOLS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT WORKERS AND21
	118	+	EMPLOYERS WITHSTAND FUTURE JOB DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY CHANGES22
	119	+	IN TECHNOLOGY, TRADE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ; AND23
	120	+	(II) C
	121	+	OLORADO MUST UNDERSTAND , PREPARE FOR, AND DEVELOP24
	122	+	EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO RESPOND TO THESE CHANGES .25
63	123		(2) I
64		-	T IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT THE OFFICE OF
65		-	FUTURE OF WORK WILL
66		-	:
67		-	(a) S
68		-	ERVE AS THE CENTRAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE STATE 'S
69		-	EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO THE RAPIDLY CHANGING NATURE OF WORK
70		-	;
	124	+	T IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT THE OFFICE OF26
	125	+	FUTURE OF WORK WILL:27
	126	+	051
	127	+	-3- (a) SERVE AS THE CENTRAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE STATE 'S1
	128	+	EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO THE RAPIDLY CHANGING NATURE OF WORK ;2
71	129		(b) I
72		-	NCREASE AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH
73		-	THE FUTURE OF WORK AND DEVELOP PRIORITIES TO FOCUS STATE RESOURCES
74		-	ON MEETING THOSE CHALLENGES
75		-	;
76		-	PAGE 2-SENATE BILL 23-051 (c) CENTRALIZE RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR
77		-	RESEARCHING
78		-	, ANALYZING, AND DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS
79		-	ISSUE
80		-	; AND
81		-	(d) ENCOURAGE AND CONVENE PARTICIPATION FROM A VARIETY OF
82		-	SECTORS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN
83		-	COLORADO'S ECONOMY.
	130	+	NCREASE AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH3
	131	+	THE FUTURE OF WORK AND DEVELOP PRIORITIES TO FOCUS STATE4
	132	+	RESOURCES ON MEETING THOSE CHALLENGES ;5
	133	+	(c) C
	134	+	ENTRALIZE RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR6
	135	+	RESEARCHING, ANALYZING, AND DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS7
	136	+	ISSUE; AND8
	137	+	(d) E
	138	+	NCOURAGE AND CONVENE PARTICIPATION FROM A VARIETY9
	139	+	OF SECTORS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN COLORADO'S ECONOMY.10
84	140		8-15.8-102. Definitions. A
85		-	S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 15.8, UNLESS THE
86		-	CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES
87		-	:
	141	+	S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 15.8, UNLESS11
	142	+	THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
88	143		(1) "D
89		-	EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
90		-	EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION
91		-	24-1-121.
	144	+	EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND13
	145	+	EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-1-121.14
92	146		(2) "E
93		-	XECUTIVE DIRECTOR" MEANS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
94		-	THE DEPARTMENT
95		-	.
	147	+	XECUTIVE DIRECTOR" MEANS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF15
	148	+	THE DEPARTMENT.16
96	149		(3) "OFW"
97		-	MEANS THE COLORADO OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK
98		-	CREATED IN SECTION
99		-	8-15.8-103.
100		-	8-15.8-103. Colorado office of future of work - creation - powers
101		-	and duties - report. (1) T
102		-	HERE IS CREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT THE
103		-	OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK
104		-	, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE
105		-	OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK
106		-	.
	150	+	MEANS THE COLORADO OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK17
	151	+	CREATED IN SECTION 8-15.8-103.18
	152	+	8-15.8-103. Colorado office of future of work - creation -19
	153	+	powers and duties - report. (1) T
	154	+	HERE IS CREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT20
	155	+	THE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF21
	156	+	THE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK.22
107	157		(2) T
108		-	HE OFW IS A TYPE 2 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN ~~SECTION 24-1-105,~~
109		-	~~AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS~~
110		-	~~UNDER THE DEPARTMENT~~
111		-	.
	158	+	HE OFW IS A TYPE 2 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION23
	159	+	24-1-105,
	160	+	AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND24
	161	+	FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT .25
112	162		(3) I
113		-	T IS THE PURPOSE OF THE OFW TO:
	163	+	T IS THE PURPOSE OF THE OFW TO:26
114	164		(a) I
115		-	DENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO'S COMMUNITIES TO
116		-	TRANSITION EFFECTIVELY TO EMERGING INDUSTRIES AND
117		-	, WHERE
118		-	APPROPRIATE
119		-	, CONSULT WITH THE JUST TRANSITION OFFICE , CREATED IN
120		-	SECTION
121		-	8-83-503, AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO ALIGN SUCH EFFORTS ;
	165	+	DENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO'S COMMUNITIES TO27
	166	+	051
	167	+	-4- TRANSITION EFFECTIVELY TO EMERGING INDUSTRIES AND , WHERE1
	168	+	APPROPRIATE, CONSULT WITH THE JUST TRANSITION OFFICE, CREATED IN2
	169	+	SECTION 8-83-503, AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO ALIGN SUCH EFFORTS ;3
122	170		(b) E
123		-	NSURE THE INCLUSION OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM ALL
124		-	SECTORS AND ENGAGE PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
125		-	SECTORS
126		-	, INCLUDING INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES,
127		-	NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT;
128		-	PAGE 3-SENATE BILL 23-051 (c) HOST, ORGANIZE, AND CONVENE TASK FORCES , SUMMITS, AND
129		-	OTHER APPROPRIATE MEETINGS WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS
130		-	, DESIGNED TO
131		-	IMPROVE THE STATE
132		-	'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
133		-	IMPACTS OF THE CHANGING NATURE OF WORK
134		-	;
	171	+	NSURE THE INCLUSION OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM ALL4
	172	+	SECTORS AND ENGAGE PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE5
	173	+	SECTORS, INCLUDING INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES,6
	174	+	NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT;7
	175	+	(c) H
	176	+	OST, ORGANIZE, AND CONVENE TASK FORCES, SUMMITS, AND8
	177	+	OTHER APPROPRIATE MEETINGS WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS , DESIGNED9
	178	+	TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC10
	179	+	IMPACTS OF THE CHANGING NATURE OF WORK ;11
135	180		(d) E
136		-	XPLORE WAYS THAT THE STATE CAN PREPARE FOR CURRENT
137		-	AND FUTURE IMPACTS
138		-	, INCLUDING THROUGH THE MODERNIZATION OF
139		-	WORKER BENEFITS AND PROTECTIONS
140		-	, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKILLED AND
141		-	RESILIENT WORKFORCE THROUGH COORDINATION OF REGISTERED
142		-	APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN
143		-	COLORADO, AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF
144		-	NEW POLICY AND PROGRAM SOLUTIONS
145		-	; AND
146		-	(e) AS FUNDING ALLOWS, UNDERTAKE STUDIES, RESEARCH, AND
147		-	FACTUAL REPORTS TO GATHER INSIGHT AND TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT
148		-	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR
149		-	, STATE AGENCIES, AND THE
150		-	GENERAL ASSEMBLY RELATED TO ISSUES OF CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE TO
151		-	COLORADO'S FUTURE WORKFORCE.
	181	+	XPLORE WAYS THAT THE STATE CAN PREPARE FOR CURRENT12
	182	+	AND FUTURE IMPACTS, INCLUDING THROUGH THE MODERNIZATION OF13
	183	+	WORKER BENEFITS AND PROTECTIONS , THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKILLED14
	184	+	AND RESILIENT WORKFORCE THROUGH COORDINATION OF REGISTERED15
	185	+	APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN COLORADO, AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF16
	186	+	NEW POLICY AND PROGRAM SOLUTIONS ; AND17
	187	+	(e) A
	188	+	S FUNDING ALLOWS, UNDERTAKE STUDIES, RESEARCH, AND18
	189	+	FACTUAL REPORTS TO GATHER INSIGHT AND TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT19
	190	+	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR , STATE AGENCIES, AND THE20
	191	+	GENERAL ASSEMBLY RELATED TO ISSUES OF CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE21
	192	+	TO COLORADO'S FUTURE WORKFORCE.22
152	193		8-15.8-104. Reports - recommendations. (1) T
153		-	HE OFW ~~SHALL~~
154		-	PERIODICALLY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE ~~DIRECTOR TO~~
155		-	MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE AND EXPECTED WORK PRODUCT ~~OF THE~~
156		-	OFW, AS NECESSARY, TO ADJUST TO CHANGING ~~ECONOMIC CONDITIONS .~~
157		-	~~(2) A~~
158		-	~~T LEAST ONCE EVERY CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING IN 2023, THE~~
159		-	~~EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR THAT~~
160		-	~~INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POTENTIAL POLICY INITIATIVES~~
161		-	.
	194	+	HE OFW SHALL23
	195	+	PERIODICALLY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR24
	196	+	TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE AND EXPECTED WORK PRODUCT OF25
	197	+	THE OFW, AS NECESSARY, TO ADJUST TO CHANGING ECONOMIC26
	198	+	CONDITIONS.27
	199	+	051
	200	+	-5- (2) AT LEAST ONCE EVERY CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING IN 2023,1
	201	+	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR2
	202	+	THAT INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POTENTIAL POLICY INITIATIVES .3
162	203		8-15.8-105. Funding for the office. T
163		-	HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY
164		-	APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR FROM ANY OTHER
165		-	AVAILABLE SOURCE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOCATION TO THE
166		-	OFW
167		-	FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE 15.8. THE OFW MAY SEEK,
168		-	ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE OR
169		-	PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE
170		-	15.8.
171		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 8-77-110 as
172		-	follows:
	204	+	HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY4
	205	+	MAY APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR FROM ANY OTHER5
	206	+	AVAILABLE SOURCE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOCATION TO THE OFW6
	207	+	FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE 15.8. THE OFW MAY SEEK,7
	208	+	ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE OR8
	209	+	PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 15.8.9
	210	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 8-77-110 as10
	211	+	follows:11
173	212		8-77-110. Office of future work - study - report. (1) The office
174		-	of future work in the department of labor and employment, created by
175		-	executive order B 2019 009, shall, within the scope of the executive order,
176		-	PAGE 4-SENATE BILL 23-051 study unemployment assistance as part of its study on the modernization of
177		-	worker benefits and protections.
178		-	(2) On or before January 15, 2021, the office of future work shall
179		-	submit an initial report as directed by executive order B 2019 009 to the
180		-	governor and to the business, labor, and technology committee of the senate
181		-	and the business affairs and labor committee of the house of representatives,
182		-	or their successor committees.
183		-	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-101, amend
184		-	(2)(c), (3), (4), (6), (14), (15), and (17); repeal (10); and add (6.3), (6.5),
185		-	(9.5), (12.5), and (13.5) as follows:
186		-	8-15.7-101. Definitions. As used in this article 15.7, unless the
187		-	context otherwise requires:
188		-	(2) "Apprenticeable occupation" means an occupation specified by
189		-	an industry that involves the progressive attainment of skills, competencies,
190		-	and knowledge that are:
191		-	(c) Offered through a time-based, competency-based, or hybrid
192		-	model that the director has determined meets the requirements of this article
193		-	15.7 and 29 CFR 29 and 30
194		-	CONFORMS WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS .
195		-	(3) "Apprenticeship agreement" means a written agreement between
196		-	an apprentice and a sponsor
197		-	OR AN APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE ACTING AS
198		-	AGENT FOR THE SPONSOR
199		-	, IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS .
	213	+	12
	214	+	of future work in the department of labor and employment, created by13
	215	+	executive order B 2019 009, shall, within the scope of the executive14
	216	+	order, study unemployment assistance as part of its study on the15
	217	+	modernization of worker benefits and protections.16
	218	+	(2) On or before January 15, 2021, the office of future work shall17
	219	+	submit an initial report as directed by executive order B 2019 009 to the18
	220	+	governor and to the business, labor, and technology committee of the19
	221	+	senate and the business affairs and labor committee of the house of20
	222	+	representatives, or their successor committees.21
	223	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-101, amend22
	224	+	(2)(c), (3), (4), (6), (14), (15), and (17); repeal (10); and add (6.3), (6.5),23
	225	+	(9.5), (12.5), and (13.5) as follows:24
	226	+	8-15.7-101. Definitions. As used in this article 15.7, unless the25
	227	+	context otherwise requires:26
	228	+	(2) "Apprenticeable occupation" means an occupation specified27
	229	+	051
	230	+	-6- by an industry that involves the progressive attainment of skills,1
	231	+	competencies, and knowledge that are:2
	232	+	(c) Offered through a time-based, competency-based, or hybrid3
	233	+	model that the director has determined meets the requirements of this4
	234	+	article 15.7 and 29 CFR 29 and 30 CONFORMS WITH FEDERAL5
	235	+	REGULATIONS.6
	236	+	(3) "Apprenticeship agreement" means a written agreement7
	237	+	between an apprentice and a sponsor
	238	+	OR AN APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE8
	239	+	ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE SPONSOR , IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL9
	240	+	REGULATIONS.10
200	241		(4) "Apprenticeship program" means a program that:
201		-	(a) Is established by a sponsor for training individuals for one or
202		-	more apprenticeable occupations;
203		-	(b) Combines on-the-job training and related instruction according
204		-	to the specifications established by federal law and this article 15.7 A PLAN
205		-	CONTAINING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE QUALIFICATION
206		-	,
207		-	RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRAINING OF APPRENTICES
208		-	THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE
209		-	15.7 AND CONFORMS WITH
210		-	FEDERAL REGULATIONS
211		-	, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A WRITTEN
212		-	APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT
213		-	.
214		-	PAGE 5-SENATE BILL 23-051 (6) "Certificate of registration" means a document issued by the
215		-	SAA to a sponsor that indicates that the sponsor's apprenticeship program
216		-	is registered pursuant to this article 15.7 DOCUMENTATION THAT A
217		-	REGISTRATION AGENCY HAS REGISTERED AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
218		-	PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE
219		-	15.7 AND IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL
220		-	REGULATIONS
221		-	, AS EVIDENCED BY A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OR OTHER
222		-	WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION
223		-	.
224		-	(6.3) "C
225		-	OMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN NEW AND EMERGING
226		-	INDUSTRIES
227		-	" OR "CANEI" MEANS THE COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN
228		-	NEW AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES CREATED IN SECTION
229		-	8-15.7-104.
230		-	(6.5) "C
231		-	OMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN THE BUILDING AND
232		-	CONSTRUCTION TRADES
233		-	" OR "CABCT" MEANS THE COMMITTEE FOR
234		-	APPRENTICESHIP IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES CREATED IN
235		-	SECTION
	242	+	11
	243	+	(a) Is established by a sponsor for training individuals for one or12
	244	+	more apprenticeable occupations;13
	245	+	(b) Combines on-the-job training and related instruction according14
	246	+	to the specifications established by federal law and this article 15.7 A15
	247	+	PLAN CONTAINING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE QUALIFICATION ,16
	248	+	RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRAINING OF APPRENTICES17
	249	+	THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE 15.7 AND CONFORMS18
	250	+	WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS , INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A19
	251	+	WRITTEN APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT .20
	252	+	21
	253	+	(6) "Certificate of registration" means a document issued by the22
	254	+	SAA to a sponsor that indicates that the sponsor's apprenticeship program23
	255	+	is registered pursuant to this article 15.7 DOCUMENTATION THAT A24
	256	+	REGISTRATION AGENCY HAS REGISTERED AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM25
	257	+	PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE 15.7 AND IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL26
	258	+	REGULATIONS, AS EVIDENCED BY A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OR27
	259	+	051
	260	+	-7- OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION .1
	261	+	(6.3) "COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN NEW AND EMERGING2
	262	+	INDUSTRIES" OR "CANEI" MEANS THE COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP3
	263	+	IN NEW AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES CREATED IN SECTION 8-15.7-104.4
	264	+	(6.5) "COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN THE BUILDING AND5
	265	+	CONSTRUCTION TRADES " OR "CABCT" MEANS THE COMMITTEE FOR6
	266	+	APPRENTICESHIP IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES CREATED7
	267	+	IN SECTION 8-15.7-103.8
	268	+	(9.5) "F
	269	+	EDERAL REGULATIONS " MEANS THE REGULATIONS9
	270	+	PROMULGATED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF LABOR UNDER THE10
	271	+	"N
	272	+	ATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP ACT", 29 U.S.C. SEC. 50.11
	273	+	(10) "Interagency advisory committee on apprenticeship" or
	274	+	12
	275	+	"IAC" means the interagency advisory committee on apprenticeship13
	276	+	created in section 8-15.7-104.14
	277	+	(12.5) "R
	278	+	ECOGNIZED STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY " MEANS THE15
	279	+	STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY, IF RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES16
	280	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OR ANY OTHER STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY17
	281	+	RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AS THE18
	282	+	APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY FOR THE STATE .19
	283	+	(13.5) "R
	284	+	EGISTRATION AGENCY" MEANS THE UNITED STATES20
	285	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP OR A RECOGNIZED21
	286	+	STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY .22
	287	+	(14) "Registration of an apprenticeship program" or
	288	+	"Registration23
	289	+	of apprenticeship programs" means the registration by the SAA of an24
	290	+	apprentice program that meets the basic standards and requirements25
	291	+	established pursuant to this article 15.7 for purposes of meeting federal26
	292	+	requirements, as evidenced by a certificate of registration ACCEPTANCE27
	293	+	051
	294	+	-8- AND RECORDING OF AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BY THE UNITED STATES1
	295	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP, OR REGISTRATION2
	296	+	OR APPROVAL BY A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY THAT IS RECOGNIZED3
	297	+	BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 'S OFFICE OF4
	298	+	APPRENTICESHIP IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS . APPROVAL5
	299	+	IS EVIDENCED BY A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OR OTHER WRITTEN6
	300	+	DOCUMENTATION.7
	301	+	(15) "Sponsor" means: an employer, a joint labor-management8
	302	+	organization, a trade association, a professional association, a labor9
	303	+	organization, an education and training provider, or a qualified10
	304	+	intermediary that is applying to register an apprenticeship program.11
	305	+	(a) A
	306	+	NY PERSON, ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE, OR ORGANIZATION12
	307	+	OPERATING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND IN WHOSE NAME THE13
	308	+	PROGRAM IS REGISTERED OR APPROVED ; OR14
	309	+	(b) A
	310	+	NY PERSON, ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE, OR ORGANIZATION15
	311	+	THAT IS OPERATING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND IS APPLYING TO16
	312	+	HAVE THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REGISTERED OR APPROVED IN ITS17
	313	+	NAME.18
	314	+	(17) "State apprenticeship council" or "SAC" means the state19
	315	+	apprenticeship council created in ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO section20
	316	+	8-15.7-103 8-15.7-105.21
	317	+	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-102, amend22
	318	+	(1) and (4); and add (1)(b.5) and (5) as follows:23
	319	+	8-15.7-102. State apprenticeship agency - created - director -24
	320	+	powers and duties - rules. (1) There is hereby created in the department25
	321	+	the state apprenticeship agency. The executive director shall appoint a26
	322	+	director of the SAA. The SAA shall:27
	323	+	051
	324	+	-9- (a) Serve as the primary point of contact with the United States1
	325	+	department of labor's office of apprenticeship;2
	326	+	(b) Accelerate new apprenticeship program growth on a3
	327	+	geographically diverse basis, especially in high-demand occupations,4
	328	+	while ensuring quality standards;5
	329	+	(b.5) ESTABLISH THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL, WHICH6
	330	+	OPERATES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SAA, TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND7
	331	+	GUIDANCE TO THE SAA;8
	332	+	(c) Encourage the development of and assist in the establishment9
	333	+	of apprenticeship programs and promote enrollment in apprenticeship10
	334	+	programs by providing technical and compliance assistance to sponsors,11
	335	+	apprentices, and apprenticeship programs and ensuring program12
	336	+	compliance with apprenticeship standards PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE13
	337	+	SUPPORT TO THE SAC IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES;14
	338	+	(d) Register and oversee apprenticeship programs and15
	339	+	apprenticeship agreements WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RELEVANT STATE16
	340	+	AGENCIES TO REDUCE DUPLICATION OF POST -SECONDARY PROGRAM17
	341	+	APPROVAL;18
	342	+	(e) Issue certificates of registration to existing apprenticeship19
	343	+	programs SEEK RECOGNITION BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF20
	344	+	LABOR AND OPERATE THE SAA IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL21
	345	+	REGULATIONS; 22
	346	+	(f) Issue certificates of registration to sponsors of apprenticeship23
	347	+	programs; COORDINATE THE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS24
	348	+	WITH COLORADO'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND PUBLICLY25
	349	+	FUNDED WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEM ; AND26
	350	+	(g) Determine required standards for registration of an27
	351	+	051
	352	+	-10- apprenticeship program;1
	353	+	(h) Perform quality assurance assessments;2
	354	+	(i) Approve the appropriate implementation of an apprenticeship3
	355	+	program;4
	356	+	(j) Maintain adequate records concerning registration5
	357	+	requirements, approved program standards, the apprentices in each6
	358	+	registered apprenticeship program, deregistration actions, compliance7
	359	+	reviews and investigations, and any other matters stipulated by the United8
	360	+	States department of labor's office of apprenticeship that are pertinent to9
	361	+	compliance by apprenticeship programs with the requirements of this10
	362	+	article 15.7;11
	363	+	(k) Monitor and evaluate apprenticeship programs' performance12
	364	+	and compliance with federal and state standards. and report to the SAC13
	365	+	and the IAC on the outcome of quality assurance assessments;14
	366	+	(l) Complete deregistration of apprenticeship programs that do not15
	367	+	meet the requirements of this article 15.7;16
	368	+	(m) Review apprenticeship programs for reinstatement of17
	369	+	registration;18
	370	+	(n) Submit an equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship19
	371	+	state plan to the United States department of labor's office of20
	372	+	apprenticeship;21
	373	+	(o) Create a policy of reciprocity with other states to ensure the22
	374	+	registration of apprenticeship programs;23
	375	+	(p) Award certificates of completion and monitor apprentices with24
	376	+	active status, apprenticeship completions, and the ongoing operation of25
	377	+	registered apprenticeship programs;26
	378	+	(q) Provide administrative support to the SAC and the IAC in27
	379	+	051
	380	+	-11- carrying out their duties; and1
	381	+	(r) Work in partnership with relevant state agencies to reduce2
	382	+	duplication of post-secondary program approval.3
	383	+	(4) The director may promulgate rules as necessary to implement4
	384	+	this article 15.7, including rules affecting the registration, performance,5
	385	+	and legal compliance of apprenticeship programs WHICH RULES MUST6
	386	+	CONFORM WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS .7
	387	+	(5) (a) T
	388	+	HE DIRECTOR MAY:8
	389	+	(I) A
	390	+	PPROVE THE REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN9
	391	+	CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS ; AND10
	392	+	(II) A
	393	+	PPROVE THE DEREGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP11
	394	+	PROGRAMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE SPONSOR OR AFTER A HEARING12
	395	+	PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-15.7-107.13
	396	+	(b) T
	397	+	HE DETERMINATION OF THE DIRECTOR IS A FINAL AGENCY14
	398	+	ACTION THAT IS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION15
	399	+	24-4-106.16
	400	+	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-103, amend17
	401	+	(1), (2)(a) introductory portion, (2)(a)(II) introductory portion, (2)(c),18
	402	+	(2)(f) introductory portion, (2)(f)(I), (2)(g), and (3) as follows:19
236	403		8-15.7-103.
237		-	(9.5) "F
238		-	EDERAL REGULATIONS " MEANS THE REGULATIONS
239		-	PROMULGATED BY THE
240		-	UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF LABOR UNDER THE
241		-	"NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP ACT", 29 U.S.C. SEC. 50.
242		-	(10) "Interagency advisory committee on apprenticeship" or "IAC"
243		-	means the interagency advisory committee on apprenticeship created in
244		-	section 8-15.7-104.
245		-	(12.5) "RECOGNIZED STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY " MEANS THE
246		-	STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY
247		-	, IF RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES
248		-	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
249		-	, OR ANY OTHER STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY
250		-	RECOGNIZED BY THE
251		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AS THE
252		-	APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY FOR THE STATE
253		-	.
254		-	(13.5) "R
255		-	EGISTRATION AGENCY" MEANS THE UNITED STATES
256		-	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
257		-	'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP OR A RECOGNIZED
258		-	STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY
259		-	.
260		-	(14) "Registration of an apprenticeship program" or
261		-	"Registration
262		-	of apprenticeship programs" means the registration by the SAA of an
263		-	apprentice program that meets the basic standards and requirements
264		-	established pursuant to this article 15.7 for purposes of meeting federal
265		-	requirements, as evidenced by a certificate of registration ACCEPTANCE AND
266		-	PAGE 6-SENATE BILL 23-051 RECORDING OF AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BY THE UNITED STATES
267		-	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
268		-	'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP, OR REGISTRATION OR
269		-	APPROVAL BY A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY
270		-	THE
271		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP
272		-	IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
273		-	. APPROVAL IS EVIDENCED BY
274		-	A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OR OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION
275		-	.
276		-	(15) "Sponsor" means: an employer, a joint labor-management
277		-	organization, a trade association, a professional association, a labor
278		-	organization, an education and training provider, or a qualified intermediary
279		-	that is applying to register an apprenticeship program.
280		-	(a) ANY PERSON, ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE, OR ORGANIZATION
281		-	OPERATING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND IN WHOSE NAME THE
282		-	PROGRAM IS REGISTERED OR APPROVED
283		-	; OR
284		-	(b) ANY PERSON, ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE, OR ORGANIZATION
285		-	THAT IS OPERATING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND IS APPLYING TO
286		-	HAVE THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REGISTERED OR APPROVED IN ITS
287		-	NAME
288		-	.
289		-	(17) "State apprenticeship council" or "SAC" means the state
290		-	apprenticeship council created in
291		-	ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO section
292		-	8-15.7-103 8-15.7-105.
293		-	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-102, amend (1)
294		-	and (4); and add (1)(b.5) and (5) as follows:
295		-	8-15.7-102. State apprenticeship agency - created - director -
296		-	powers and duties - rules. (1) There is hereby created in the department
297		-	the state apprenticeship agency. The executive director shall appoint a
298		-	director of the SAA. The SAA shall:
299		-	(a) Serve as the primary point of contact with the United States
300		-	department of labor's office of apprenticeship;
301		-	(b) Accelerate new apprenticeship program growth on a
302		-	geographically diverse basis, especially in high-demand occupations, while
303		-	ensuring quality standards;
304		-	PAGE 7-SENATE BILL 23-051 (b.5) ESTABLISH THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL , WHICH
305		-	OPERATES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
306		-	SAA, TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND
307		-	GUIDANCE TO THE
308		-	SAA;
309		-	(c) Encourage the development of and assist in the establishment of
310		-	apprenticeship programs and promote enrollment in apprenticeship
311		-	programs by providing technical and compliance assistance to sponsors,
312		-	apprentices, and apprenticeship programs and ensuring program compliance
313		-	with apprenticeship standards PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE
314		-	SAC IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES;
315		-	(d) Register and oversee apprenticeship programs and
316		-	apprenticeship agreements WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RELEVANT STATE
317		-	AGENCIES TO REDUCE DUPLICATION OF POST
318		-	-SECONDARY PROGRAM
319		-	APPROVAL
320		-	;
321		-	(e) Issue certificates of registration to existing apprenticeship
322		-	programs SEEK RECOGNITION BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
323		-	LABOR AND OPERATE THE
324		-	SAA IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL
325		-	REGULATIONS
326		-	;
327		-	(f) Issue certificates of registration to sponsors of apprenticeship
328		-	programs; COORDINATE THE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS WITH
329		-	COLORADO'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND PUBLICLY FUNDED
330		-	WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEM
331		-	; AND
332		-	(g) Determine required standards for registration of anapprenticeship program;
333		-	(h) Perform quality assurance assessments;
334		-	(i) Approve the appropriate implementation of an apprenticeship
335		-	program;
336		-	(j) Maintain adequate records concerning registration requirements,
337		-	approved program standards, the apprentices in each registered
338		-	apprenticeship program, deregistration actions, compliance reviews and
339		-	investigations, and any other matters stipulated by the United States
340		-	department of labor's office of apprenticeship that are pertinent to
341		-	compliance by apprenticeship programs with the requirements of this article
342		-	PAGE 8-SENATE BILL 23-051 15.7;
343		-	(k) Monitor and evaluate apprenticeship programs' performance and
344		-	compliance with federal and state standards. and report to the SAC and the
345		-	IAC on the outcome of quality assurance assessments;
346		-	(l) Complete deregistration of apprenticeship programs that do not
347		-	meet the requirements of this article 15.7;
348		-	(m) Review apprenticeship programs for reinstatement of
349		-	registration;
350		-	(n) Submit an equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship state
351		-	plan to the United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship;
352		-	(o) Create a policy of reciprocity with other states to ensure the
353		-	registration of apprenticeship programs;
354		-	(p) Award certificates of completion and monitor apprentices with
355		-	active status, apprenticeship completions, and the ongoing operation of
356		-	registered apprenticeship programs;
357		-	(q) Provide administrative support to the SAC and the IAC in
358		-	carrying out their duties; and
359		-	(r) Work in partnership with relevant state agencies to reduce
360		-	duplication of post-secondary program approval.
361		-	(4) The director may promulgate rules as necessary to implement
362		-	this article 15.7, including rules affecting the registration, performance, and
363		-	legal compliance of apprenticeship programs WHICH RULES MUST CONFORM
364		-	WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
365		-	.
366		-	(5) (a) T
367		-	HE DIRECTOR MAY:
368		-	(I) A
369		-	PPROVE THE REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN
370		-	CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
371		-	; AND
372		-	(II) APPROVE THE DEREGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
373		-	AT THE REQUEST OF THE SPONSOR OR AFTER A HEARING PURSUANT TO
374		-	PAGE 9-SENATE BILL 23-051 SECTION 8-15.7-107.
375		-	(b) T
376		-	HE DETERMINATION OF THE DIRECTOR IS A FINAL AGENCY
377		-	ACTION THAT IS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION
378		-	24-4-106.
379		-	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-103, amend (1),
380		-	(2)(a) introductory portion, (2)(a)(II) introductory portion, (2)(c), (2)(f)
381		-	introductory portion, (2)(f)(I), (2)(g), and (3) as follows:
382		-	8-15.7-103. Committee for apprenticeship in the building and
383		-	construction trades - created - members - powers and duties. (1) The
384		-	director shall establish the state apprenticeship council to overseeCOMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
385		-	TRADES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE
386		-	SAC TO ADVISE THE SAA ON
387		-	registered apprenticeship programs for the building and construction trades
388		-	in the state.
389		-	(2) (a) The SAC
390		-	CABCT consists of sixteen members appointed as
391		-	follows:
392		-	(II) The governor shall appoint seven nonvoting, ex officio members
393		-	to serve on the SAC CABCT and the IAC CANEI as follows:
394		-	(c) The director shall appoint one member of the SAC CABCT to
395		-	serve as the chair for a term of two years. A chair may be appointed to serve
396		-	no more than two full terms.
397		-	(f) The SAC
398		-	CABCT:
399		-	(I) Shall meet at least quarterly and at the request of the director as
400		-	needed to accomplish the objectives of the SAC CABCT;
401		-	(g) No member of the SAC CABCT may receive any compensation
402		-	from an apprenticeship program.
403		-	(3) For the building and construction trades, the SAC CABCT shall
404		-	PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SAC:
405		-	(a) Register with and maintain the standards of the United States
406		-	PAGE 10-SENATE BILL 23-051 department of labor's office of apprenticeship and develop minimum
407		-	standards for registration of apprenticeship programs ADVISE THE SAA ON
408		-	THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP
409		-	PROGRAMS
410		-	;
411		-	(b) Resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between parties to an
412		-	apprenticeship agreement when a conflict exists, after the conflict has been
413		-	addressed by local entities charged with this function under the relevant
414		-	apprenticeship program standards and the SAA ADVISE THE SAA ON STATE
415		-	PLANS
416		-	, RULES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES PERTINENT TO THE
417		-	OPERATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
418		-	OPPORTUNITIES IN APPRENTICESHIPS
419		-	;
420		-	(c) Review program performance standards and make findings offact and decisions on enforcement actions based on each review SUPPORT
421		-	THE
422		-	SAA IN COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROMOTING
423		-	PROMISING PRACTICES IN REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
424		-	; AND
425		-	(d) Recommend additions and changes concerning rules about
426		-	apprenticeship programs to the director; PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO
427		-	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH APPRENTICESHIP DATA DISAGGREGATED BY
428		-	AGE
429		-	, RACE, GENDER, VETERAN STATUS, DISABILITY, AND INDUSTRY.
430		-	(e) Provide technical and professional guidance for identifying and
431		-	promoting best practices in registered apprenticeship programs;
432		-	(f) Develop administrative policies that ensure the safety and quality
433		-	of registered apprenticeship programs and address, as warranted, the related
434		-	needs of Colorado's businesses, the labor workforce, and communities;
435		-	(g) Provide an annual report to the executive director with
436		-	apprenticeship data disaggregated by age of population, race, gender,
437		-	veteran status, disability, and industry;
438		-	(h) Advise the SAA regarding effective performance of the SAC's
439		-	assigned functions; and
440		-	(i) Formulate policies for the building and construction trades as
441		-	may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article 15.7.
442		-	PAGE 11-SENATE BILL 23-051 SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-104, amend (1),
443		-	(2)(a) introductory portion, (2)(a)(II), (2)(b)(III), (2)(e) introductory portion,
444		-	(2)(e)(I), (2)(f), and (3) as follows:
445		-	8-15.7-104. Committee for apprenticeship in new and emerging
446		-	industries - created - members - powers and duties. (1) The director
447		-	shall establish the interagency advisory committee on apprenticeship to
448		-	oversee COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN NEW AND EMERGING
449		-	INDUSTRIES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE
450		-	SAC TO ADVISE THE SAA ON
451		-	apprenticeship programs that are not within the jurisdiction of the SACCABCT.
452		-	(2) (a) The IAC CANEI consists of fourteen members appointed as
453		-	follows:
454		-	(II) The governor shall appoint the six nonvoting, ex officio
455		-	members, one of whom is a representative of the department of higher
456		-	education, and five of whom are appointed pursuant to section 8-15.7-103
457		-	(2)(a)(II), to the IAC
458		-	CANEI.
459		-	(b) (III) The director shall appoint one member of the IAC CANEI
460		-	to serve as the chair for a term of two years. A chair may be appointed to
461		-	serve no more than two full terms.
462		-	(e) The IAC
463		-	CANEI:
464		-	(I) Shall meet at least quarterly and at the request of the director as
465		-	needed to accomplish the objectives of the IAC CANEI;
466		-	(f) No member of the IAC CANEI may receive any compensation
467		-	from an apprenticeship program.
468		-	(3) For all apprenticeships that are not within the building and
469		-	construction trades and not under the jurisdiction of the SAC CABCT, the
470		-	IAC CANEI shall PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE
471		-	OF THE
472		-	SAC:
473		-	(a) Register with and maintain the standards of the United Statesdepartment of labor's office of apprenticeship and develop minimum
474		-	standards for registration of apprenticeship programs ADVISE THE SAA ON
475		-	PAGE 12-SENATE BILL 23-051 THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP
476		-	PROGRAMS
477		-	;
478		-	(b) Resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between parties to anapprenticeship agreement when a conflict exists, after the conflict has been
479		-	addressed by local entities charged with this function under the relevant
480		-	apprenticeship program standards and the SAA ADVISE THE SAA ON STATE
481		-	PLANS
482		-	, RULES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES PERTINENT TO THE
483		-	OPERATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
484		-	OPPORTUNITIES IN APPRENTICESHIPS
485		-	;
486		-	(c) Review program performance standards and make findings offact and decisions on enforcement actions based on each review SUPPORT
487		-	THE
488		-	SAA IN COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROMOTING
489		-	PROMISING PRACTICES IN REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
490		-	; AND
491		-	(d) Recommend additions and changes concerning rules about
492		-	apprenticeship programs to the director; PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO
493		-	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH APPRENTICESHIP DATA DISAGGREGATED BY
494		-	AGE
495		-	, RACE, GENDER, VETERAN STATUS, DISABILITY, AND INDUSTRY.
496		-	(e) Provide technical and professional guidance for identifying and
497		-	promoting best practices in registered apprenticeship programs;
498		-	(f) Develop administrative policies that ensure the safety and quality
499		-	of registered apprenticeship programs and address, as warranted, the related
500		-	needs of Colorado's businesses, the labor workforce, and communities;
501		-	(g) Provide an annual report to the executive director with
502		-	apprenticeship data disaggregated by age of population, race, gender,
503		-	veteran status, disability, and industry;
504		-	(h) Advise the SAA regarding effective performance of the IAC's
505		-	assigned functions; and
506		-	(i) Formulate policies for the industries within the IAC's jurisdiction
507		-	as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article 15.7.
508		-	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 8-15.7-105 as
509		-	follows:
510		-	PAGE 13-SENATE BILL 23-051 8-15.7-105. State apprenticeship council - created - members
511		-	powers - duties. (1) (a) The chairs of the SAC and the IAC shall establish
512		-	an ad hoc joint resolution committee of the SAC and IAC, referred to in this
513		-	section as the "ad hoc committee". The ad hoc committee consists of two
514		-	members from both the IAC and the SAC appointed by the director. The ad
515		-	hoc committee shall resolve conflicts that arise between the SAC and the
516		-	IAC and shall define the jurisdiction of the SAC and the IAC. THE
517		-	DIRECTOR SHALL ESTABLISH THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL TO
518		-	PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY ON
519		-	THE OPERATION OF THE STATE
520		-	'S APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM.
521		-	(b) T
522		-	HE SAC:
523		-	(I) I
524		-	S COMPOSED OF PERSONS FAMILIAR WITH APPRENTICEABLE
525		-	OCCUPATIONS
526		-	;
527		-	(II) I
528		-	NCLUDES AN EQUAL NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
529		-	EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AND INCLUDES MEMBERS OF THE
530		-	PUBLIC WHO MUST NOT NUMBER MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF
531		-	REPRESENTATIVES OF EITHER EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
532		-	;
533		-	(III) I
534		-	NCLUDES ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CABCT AND CANEI.
535		-	(c) T
536		-	HE CHAIRS OF THE CABCT AND CANEI SHALL SERVE AS
537		-	CO
538		-	-CHAIRS OF THE SAC.
539		-	(1.5) T
540		-	HE SAC MAY CONVENE ADDI TIONAL SUBCOMMITTEES AS
541		-	NEEDED TO FULFILL ITS DUTIES
542		-	.
543		-	(2) The ad hoc committee of the SAC and the IAC
544		-	SAC shall:
545		-	(a) Publish a statement defining the SAC's CABCT'S jurisdiction of
546		-	the building and construction trades, and update the statement periodically
547		-	as necessary as determined by the ad hoc committee
548		-	SAC; and
549		-	(b) Resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between the SAC
550		-	CABCT and the IAC CANEI as determined by the ad hoc committee SAC.
551		-	(3) If there is a tie among the ad hoc committee SAC members in
552		-	determining a resolution to a conflict, the director shall break the tie. A
553		-	PAGE 14-SENATE BILL 23-051 decision of the ad hoc committee SAC is final.
554		-	(4) The SAC CABCT has jurisdiction over apprenticeship programs
555		-	for occupations in the building and construction trades. For purposes of this
556		-	section, occupations are in the building and construction trades if either:
557		-	(a) Workers in the occupation perform construction, reconstruction,
558		-	renovation, alteration, demolition, painting, repair, or maintenance work for
559		-	roads, highways, buildings, structures, industrial facilities,
560		-	OR ENERGY
561		-	PRODUCTION
562		-	, ENERGY TRANSMISSION , OR ENERGY DISTRIBUTION , or
563		-	improvements of any type; or
564		-	(b) Apprentices in the apprenticeship program will be employed by
565		-	licensed contractors.
566		-	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-106, amend (1),
567		-	(2), (3)(a), and (3)(b)(III) as follows:
568		-	8-15.7-106. Application for registration of apprenticeship
569		-	programs - diversity initiatives - deregistration - rules. (1) On and after
570		-	July 1, 2023 WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
571		-	OF LABOR RECOGNIZES THE
572		-	SAA, the SAA shall accept applications for the
573		-	registration of apprenticeship programs pursuant to 29 CFR 29 and 30
574		-	IN
575		-	CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
576		-	.
577		-	(2) Each apprenticeship program that registers with the SAA shall
578		-	adopt a written diversity recruitment plan that ensures equal opportunity in
579		-	the recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices. The
580		-	recruitment
581		-	plan must include the adoption of COMPLY WITH federal
582		-	regulations concerning equal employment. under 29 CFR 29 and 30. The
583		-	SAA shall ensure compliance with the federal regulations by filing the FILE
584		-	A COMPLIANT
585		-	equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship state plan
586		-	pursuant to section 8-15.7-102 (1)(n)
587		-	IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL
588		-	REGULATIONS
589		-	.
590		-	(3) (a) The SAA may deregister an apprenticeship program at the
591		-	request of the sponsor or, after a hearing pursuant to section 8-15.7-107
592		-	IN
593		-	CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
594		-	, for noncompliance with this
595		-	article 15.7 pursuant to conditions and rules established by the SAA.
596		-	PAGE 15-SENATE BILL 23-051 (b) Any apprenticeship program deregistered for noncompliance
597		-	with this article 15.7 or any rules promulgated pursuant to this article 15.7
598		-	may present evidence to the SAA that the program is compliant. The
599		-	apprenticeship program's registration may be reinstated:
600		-	(III) If the apprenticeship program is prepared to immediately
601		-	enroll
602		-	one or more apprentices.
603		-	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,
604		-	with amendments, 8-15.7-107 as follows:
	404	+	Committee for apprenticeship in the building and20
	405	+	construction trades - created - members - powers and duties. (1) The21
	406	+	director shall establish the state apprenticeship council to oversee22
	407	+	COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION23
	408	+	TRADES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SAC TO ADVISE THE SAA ON24
	409	+	registered apprenticeship programs for the building and construction25
	410	+	trades in the state.26
	411	+	(2) (a) The SAC CABCT consists of sixteen members appointed27
	412	+	051
	413	+	-12- as follows:1
	414	+	(II) The governor shall appoint seven nonvoting, ex officio2
	415	+	members to serve on the SAC CABCT and the IAC CANEI as follows:3
	416	+	(c) The director shall appoint one member of the SAC CABCT to4
	417	+	serve as the chair for a term of two years. A chair may be appointed to5
	418	+	serve no more than two full terms.6
	419	+	(f) The SAC CABCT:7
	420	+	(I) Shall meet at least quarterly and at the request of the director8
	421	+	as needed to accomplish the objectives of the SAC CABCT;9
	422	+	(g) No member of the SAC CABCT may receive any10
	423	+	compensation from an apprenticeship program.11
	424	+	(3) For the building and construction trades, the SAC CABCT12
	425	+	shall PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SAC:13
	426	+	(a) Register with and maintain the standards of the United States14
	427	+	department of labor's office of apprenticeship and develop minimum15
	428	+	standards for registration of apprenticeship programs ADVISE THE SAA16
	429	+	ON THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP17
	430	+	PROGRAMS;18
	431	+	(b) Resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between parties to19
	432	+	an apprenticeship agreement when a conflict exists, after the conflict has20
	433	+	been addressed by local entities charged with this function under the21
	434	+	relevant apprenticeship program standards and the SAA ADVISE THE SAA22
	435	+	ON STATE PLANS, RULES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES PERTINENT23
	436	+	TO THE OPERATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AND EQUAL24
	437	+	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN APPRENTICESHIPS ;25
	438	+	(c) Review program performance standards and make findings of26
	439	+	fact and decisions on enforcement actions based on each review SUPPORT27
	440	+	051
	441	+	-13- THE SAA IN COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROMOTING1
	442	+	PROMISING PRACTICES IN REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ; AND2
	443	+	(d) Recommend additions and changes concerning rules about3
	444	+	apprenticeship programs to the director; PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO4
	445	+	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH APPRENTICESHIP DATA DISAGGREGATED5
	446	+	BY AGE, RACE, GENDER, VETERAN STATUS, DISABILITY, AND INDUSTRY.6
	447	+	(e) Provide technical and professional guidance for identifying7
	448	+	and promoting best practices in registered apprenticeship programs;8
	449	+	(f) Develop administrative policies that ensure the safety and9
	450	+	quality of registered apprenticeship programs and address, as warranted,10
	451	+	the related needs of Colorado's businesses, the labor workforce, and11
	452	+	communities;12
	453	+	(g) Provide an annual report to the executive director with13
	454	+	apprenticeship data disaggregated by age of population, race, gender,14
	455	+	veteran status, disability, and industry;15
	456	+	(h) Advise the SAA regarding effective performance of the SAC's16
	457	+	assigned functions; and17
	458	+	(i) Formulate policies for the building and construction trades as18
	459	+	may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article 15.7.19
	460	+	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-104, amend20
	461	+	(1), (2)(a) introductory portion, (2)(a)(II), (2)(b)(III), (2)(e) introductory21
	462	+	portion, (2)(e)(I), (2)(f), and (3) as follows:22
	463	+	8-15.7-104. Committee for apprenticeship in new and23
	464	+	emerging industries - created - members - powers and duties. (1) The24
	465	+	director shall establish the interagency advisory committee on25
	466	+	apprenticeship to oversee COMMITTEE FOR APPRENTICESHIP IN NEW AND26
	467	+	EMERGING INDUSTRIES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SAC TO ADVISE THE27
	468	+	051
	469	+	-14- SAA ON apprenticeship programs that are not within the jurisdiction of1
	470	+	the SAC CABCT.2
	471	+	(2) (a) The IAC CANEI consists of fourteen members appointed3
	472	+	as follows:4
	473	+	(II) The governor shall appoint the six nonvoting, ex officio5
	474	+	members, one of whom is a representative of the department of higher6
	475	+	education, and five of whom are appointed pursuant to section 8-15.7-1037
	476	+	(2)(a)(II), to the IAC CANEI.8
	477	+	(b) (III) The director shall appoint one member of the IAC CANEI9
	478	+	to serve as the chair for a term of two years. A chair may be appointed to10
	479	+	serve no more than two full terms.11
	480	+	(e) The IAC CANEI:12
	481	+	(I) Shall meet at least quarterly and at the request of the director13
	482	+	as needed to accomplish the objectives of the IAC CANEI;14
	483	+	(f) No member of the IAC CANEI may receive any compensation15
	484	+	from an apprenticeship program.16
	485	+	(3) For all apprenticeships that are not within the building and17
	486	+	construction trades and not under the jurisdiction of the SAC CABCT, the18
	487	+	IAC CANEI shall PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AS A SUBCOMMITTEE19
	488	+	OF THE SAC:20
	489	+	(a) Register with and maintain the standards of the United States21
	490	+	department of labor's office of apprenticeship and develop minimum22
	491	+	standards for registration of apprenticeship programs ADVISE THE SAA23
	492	+	ON THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION OF APPRENTICESHIP24
	493	+	PROGRAMS;25
	494	+	(b) Resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between parties to26
	495	+	an apprenticeship agreement when a conflict exists, after the conflict has27
	496	+	051
	497	+	-15- been addressed by local entities charged with this function under the1
	498	+	relevant apprenticeship program standards and the SAA ADVISE THE SAA2
	499	+	ON STATE PLANS, RULES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES PERTINENT3
	500	+	TO THE OPERATION OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AND EQUAL4
	501	+	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN APPRENTICESHIPS ;5
	502	+	(c) Review program performance standards and make findings of6
	503	+	fact and decisions on enforcement actions based on each review SUPPORT7
	504	+	THE SAA IN COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROMOTING8
	505	+	PROMISING PRACTICES IN REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ; AND9
	506	+	(d) Recommend additions and changes concerning rules about10
	507	+	apprenticeship programs to the director; PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO11
	508	+	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH APPRENTICESHIP DATA DISAGGREGATED12
	509	+	BY AGE, RACE, GENDER, VETERAN STATUS, DISABILITY, AND INDUSTRY.13
	510	+	(e) Provide technical and professional guidance for identifying14
	511	+	and promoting best practices in registered apprenticeship programs;15
	512	+	(f) Develop administrative policies that ensure the safety and16
	513	+	quality of registered apprenticeship programs and address, as warranted,17
	514	+	the related needs of Colorado's businesses, the labor workforce, and18
	515	+	communities;19
	516	+	(g) Provide an annual report to the executive director with20
	517	+	apprenticeship data disaggregated by age of population, race, gender,21
	518	+	veteran status, disability, and industry;22
	519	+	(h) Advise the SAA regarding effective performance of the IAC's23
	520	+	assigned functions; and24
	521	+	(i) Formulate policies for the industries within the IAC's25
	522	+	jurisdiction as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article26
	523	+	15.7.27
	524	+	051
	525	+	-16- SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend1
	526	+	8-15.7-105 as follows:2
	527	+	8-15.7-105. State apprenticeship council - created - members3
	528	+	powers - duties. (1) (a) The chairs of the SAC and the IAC shall4
	529	+	establish an ad hoc joint resolution committee of the SAC and IAC,5
	530	+	referred to in this section as the "ad hoc committee". The ad hoc6
	531	+	committee consists of two members from both the IAC and the SAC7
	532	+	appointed by the director. The ad hoc committee shall resolve conflicts8
	533	+	that arise between the SAC and the IAC and shall define the jurisdiction9
	534	+	of the SAC and the IAC. THE DIRECTOR SHALL ESTABLISH THE STATE10
	535	+	APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO THE11
	536	+	STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY ON THE OPERATION OF THE STATE 'S12
	537	+	APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM.13
	538	+	(b) THE SAC:14
	539	+	(I) IS COMPOSED OF PERSONS FAMILIAR WITH APPRENTICEABLE15
	540	+	OCCUPATIONS;16
	541	+	(II) INCLUDES AN EQUAL NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES OF17
	542	+	EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AND INCLUDES MEMBERS OF18
	543	+	THE PUBLIC WHO MUST NOT NUMBER MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF19
	544	+	REPRESENTATIVES OF EITHER EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS;20
	545	+	(III) INCLUDES ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CABCT AND CANEI;21
	546	+	(c) THE CHAIRS OF THE CABCT AND CANEI SHALL SERVE AS22
	547	+	CO-CHAIRS OF THE SAC.23
	548	+	(1.5) THE SAC MAY CONVENE ADDITIONAL SUBCOMMITTEES AS24
	549	+	NEEDED TO FULFILL ITS DUTIES.25
	550	+	(2) The ad hoc committee of the SAC and the IAC SAC shall:26
	551	+	(a) Publish a statement defining the SAC's CABCT'S jurisdiction27
	552	+	051
	553	+	-17- of the building and construction trades, and update the statement1
	554	+	periodically as necessary as determined by the ad hoc committee SAC;2
	555	+	and3
	556	+	(b) Resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between the SAC4
	557	+	CABCT and the IAC CANEI as determined by the ad hoc committee5
	558	+	SAC.6
	559	+	(3) If there is a tie among the ad hoc committee SAC members in7
	560	+	determining a resolution to a conflict, the director shall break the tie. A8
	561	+	decision of the ad hoc committee SAC is final.9
	562	+	(4) The SAC CABCT has jurisdiction over apprenticeship10
	563	+	programs for occupations in the building and construction trades. For11
	564	+	purposes of this section, occupations are in the building and construction12
	565	+	trades if either:13
	566	+	(a) Workers in the occupation perform construction,14
	567	+	reconstruction, renovation, alteration, demolition, painting, repair, or15
	568	+	maintenance work for roads, highways, buildings, structures, industrial16
	569	+	facilities,
	570	+	OR ENERGY PRODUCTION, ENERGY TRANSMISSION, OR ENERGY
	571	+	17
	572	+	DISTRIBUTION, or improvements of any type; or18
	573	+	(b) Apprentices in the apprenticeship program will be employed19
	574	+	by licensed contractors.20
	575	+	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-106, amend21
	576	+	(1), (2), (3)(a), and (3)(b)(III) as follows:22
	577	+	8-15.7-106. Application for registration of apprenticeship23
	578	+	programs - diversity initiatives - deregistration - rules. (1) On and24
	579	+	after July 1, 2023 WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE UNITED STATES25
	580	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RECOGNIZES THE SAA, the SAA shall accept26
	581	+	applications for the registration of apprenticeship programs pursuant to27
	582	+	051
	583	+	-18- 29 CFR 29 and 30 IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS .1
	584	+	(2) Each apprenticeship program that registers with the SAA shall2
	585	+	adopt a written diversity recruitment plan that ensures equal opportunity3
	586	+	in the recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices.4
	587	+	The recruitment plan must include the adoption of COMPLY WITH federal5
	588	+	regulations concerning equal employment. under 29 CFR 29 and 30. The6
	589	+	SAA shall ensure compliance with the federal regulations by filing the7
	590	+	FILE A COMPLIANT equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship state8
	591	+	plan pursuant to section 8-15.7-102 (1)(n) IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL9
	592	+	REGULATIONS.10
	593	+	(3) (a) The SAA may deregister an apprenticeship program at the11
	594	+	request of the sponsor or, after a hearing pursuant to section 8-15.7-10712
	595	+	IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS , for noncompliance with13
	596	+	this article 15.7 pursuant to conditions and rules established by the SAA.14
	597	+	(b) Any apprenticeship program deregistered for noncompliance15
	598	+	with this article 15.7 or any rules promulgated pursuant to this article 15.716
	599	+	may present evidence to the SAA that the program is compliant. The17
	600	+	apprenticeship program's registration may be reinstated:18
	601	+	(III) If the apprenticeship program is prepared to immediately19
	602	+	enroll one or more apprentices.20
	603	+	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,21
	604	+	with amendments, 8-15.7-107 as follows:22
605	605		8-15.7-107. Hearings. (1) T
606		-	HE SAA SHALL CONDUCT HEARINGS
607		-	FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESOLVING COMPLIANCE ISSUES OR DEREGISTRATION
608		-	ISSUES WITH A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN CONFORMITY WITH
609		-	FEDERAL REGULATIONS
610		-	.
	606	+	HE SAA SHALL CONDUCT HEARINGS23
	607	+	FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESOLVING COMPLIANCE ISSUES OR DEREGISTRATION24
	608	+	ISSUES WITH A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN CONFORMITY25
	609	+	WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS .26
611	610		(2) T
612		-	HE DETERMINATION OF THE SAA IS A FINAL AGENCY ~~ACTION~~
613		-	~~THAT IS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION~~
614		-	24-4-106.
	611	+	HE DETERMINATION OF THE SAA IS A FINAL AGENCY ACTION27
	612	+	051
	613	+	-19- THAT IS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4-106.1
615	614		(3) S
616		-	PONSORS MAY APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
617		-	LABOR
618		-	'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP FOR A FINAL DETERMINATION IN
619		-	CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
620		-	.
621		-	SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-108, amend
622		-	(1) introductory portion and (1)(d) as follows:
623		-	8-15.7-108. Rules. (1) The director may promulgate rules to
	615	+	PONSORS MAY APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT2
	616	+	OF LABOR'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP FOR A FINAL DETERMINATION IN3
	617	+	CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS .4
	618	+	SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-15.7-108, amend5
	619	+	(1) introductory portion and (1)(d) as follows:6
	620	+	8-15.7-108. Rules. (1) The director may promulgate rules to7
624	621		implement this article 15.7, including
625		-	WHICH RULES MUST CONFORM WITH
626		-	FEDERAL REGULATIONS
627		-	. THE RULES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,
628		-	rules that address:
629		-	(d) Grievance procedures for complaints not under the jurisdiction
630		-	of the United States equal employment opportunity commission, including
631		-	complaints concerning apprentices not moving through an apprenticeship
632		-	program in a timely manner and insufficient on-the-job training
633		-	LEARNING
634		-	or classroom time.
635		-	SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-14.3-202, amend
636		-	(2) as follows:
637		-	PAGE 16-SENATE BILL 23-051 8-14.3-202. Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context
638		-	otherwise requires:
639		-	(2) "Apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship training program
640		-	registered with the United States department of labor's office of
641		-	apprenticeship or a state apprenticeship program
642		-	AGENCY recognized by the
643		-	United States department
644		-	OF labor.
645		-	SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-73-108, amend
646		-	(4)(f)(I)(E) as follows:
647		-	8-73-108. Benefit awards - definitions. (4) Full award. An
648		-	individual separated from a job must be given a full award of benefits if the
649		-	division determines that any of the following reasons and pertinent related
650		-	conditions exist. The determination of whether or not the separation from
651		-	employment must result in a full award of benefits is the responsibility of
652		-	the division. The following reasons must be considered, along with any
653		-	other factors that may be pertinent to such determination:
654		-	(f) (I) Due to the particular nature of the building and construction
655		-	industry, construction workers who quit a construction job to accept a
656		-	different construction job in any of the following circumstances:
657		-	(E) Quitting a job outside the worker's regular apprenticeable trade
658		-	to return to work in his or her
659		-	THE WORKER'S regular apprenticeable trade.
660		-	For purposes of this paragraph (f), a AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION (4)(f),
661		-	"regular apprenticeable trade" is MEANS a skilled trade or occupation in the
662		-	construction industry in which, by longstanding and recognized practice of
663		-	a significant segment of the industry, a worker generally must complete a
664		-	period of apprenticeship or training pursuant to a joint apprenticeship or
665		-	other apprenticeship program which
666		-	THAT is in accordance with
667		-	requirements for programs registered with the federal government
668		-	OR A
669		-	STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE
670		-	UNITED STATES
671		-	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
672		-	. A worker may have more than one regular
673		-	apprenticeable trade.
674		-	SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-83-502, amend
675		-	(5)(d) as follows:
676		-	8-83-502. Definitions. As used in this part 5, unless the context
677		-	PAGE 17-SENATE BILL 23-051 otherwise requires:
678		-	(5) "Eligible entity" means the following entities that serve a coal
679		-	transition community and that may apply for a grant:
680		-	(d) An apprenticeship program that is registered with the United
681		-	States department of labor or a state apprenticeship council AGENCY
682		-	RECOGNIZED BY THE
683		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ;
684		-	SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-83-504.5, amend
685		-	(1)(a)(III)(A) as follows:
686		-	8-83-504.5. Additional coal transition workforce assistance
687		-	program funding - coal transition workforce assistance program
688		-	account. (1) (a) (III) Subject to annual appropriation by the general
689		-	assembly, the department shall expend money from the account for coal
690		-	transition workforce assistance programs that directly assist coal transition
691		-	workers or their family members and other household members, including
692		-	programs that:
693		-	(A) Establish or expand existing apprenticeship programs, the
694		-	training capacity of such programs, and the placement of coal transition
695		-	workers into such programs, prioritizing programs that are recognized as
696		-	registered apprenticeship programs by the department or are
697		-	industry-recognized apprenticeship programs that satisfy United States
698		-	department of labor requirements for such programs A STATE
699		-	APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE
700		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
701		-	OF LABOR
702		-	;
703		-	SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-83-601, amend (7)
704		-	as follows:
705		-	8-83-601. Definitions. As used in this part 6:
	622	+	WHICH RULES MUST CONFORM WITH8
	623	+	FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THE RULES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED9
	624	+	TO, rules that address:10
	625	+	(d) Grievance procedures for complaints not under the jurisdiction11
	626	+	of the United States equal employment opportunity commission,12
	627	+	including complaints concerning apprentices not moving through an13
	628	+	apprenticeship program in a timely manner and insufficient on-the-job14
	629	+	training LEARNING or classroom time.15
	630	+	SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-14.3-202, amend16
	631	+	(2) as follows:17
	632	+	8-14.3-202. Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context18
	633	+	otherwise requires:19
	634	+	(2) "Apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship training program20
	635	+	registered with the United States department of labor's office of21
	636	+	apprenticeship or a state apprenticeship program AGENCY recognized by22
	637	+	the United States department
	638	+	OF labor.23
	639	+	SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-73-108, amend24
	640	+	(4)(f)(I)(E) as follows:25
	641	+	8-73-108. Benefit awards - definitions. (4) Full award. An26
	642	+	individual separated from a job must be given a full award of benefits if27
	643	+	051
	644	+	-20- the division determines that any of the following reasons and pertinent1
	645	+	related conditions exist. The determination of whether or not the2
	646	+	separation from employment must result in a full award of benefits is the3
	647	+	responsibility of the division. The following reasons must be considered,4
	648	+	along with any other factors that may be pertinent to such determination:5
	649	+	(f) (I) Due to the particular nature of the building and construction6
	650	+	industry, construction workers who quit a construction job to accept a7
	651	+	different construction job in any of the following circumstances:8
	652	+	(E) Quitting a job outside the worker's regular apprenticeable9
	653	+	trade to return to work in his or her THE WORKER'S regular apprenticeable10
	654	+	trade. For purposes of this paragraph (f) AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION11
	655	+	(4)(f), a "regular apprenticeable trade" is MEANS a skilled trade or12
	656	+	occupation in the construction industry in which, by longstanding and13
	657	+	recognized practice of a significant segment of the industry, a worker14
	658	+	generally must complete a period of apprenticeship or training pursuant15
	659	+	to a joint apprenticeship or other apprenticeship program which THAT is16
	660	+	in accordance with requirements for programs registered with the federal17
	661	+	government
	662	+	OR A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE18
	663	+	U
	664	+	NITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR . A worker may have more than19
	665	+	one regular apprenticeable trade.20
	666	+	SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-83-502, amend21
	667	+	(5)(d) as follows:22
	668	+	8-83-502. Definitions. As used in this part 5, unless the context23
	669	+	otherwise requires:24
	670	+	(5) "Eligible entity" means the following entities that serve a coal25
	671	+	transition community and that may apply for a grant:26
	672	+	(d) An apprenticeship program that is registered with the United27
	673	+	051
	674	+	-21- States department of labor or a state apprenticeship council AGENCY1
	675	+	RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ;2
	676	+	SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-83-504.5, amend3
	677	+	(1)(a)(III)(A) as follows:4
	678	+	8-83-504.5. Additional coal transition workforce assistance5
	679	+	program funding - coal transition workforce assistance program6
	680	+	account. (1) (a) (III) Subject to annual appropriation by the general7
	681	+	assembly, the department shall expend money from the account for coal8
	682	+	transition workforce assistance programs that directly assist coal9
	683	+	transition workers or their family members and other household members,10
	684	+	including programs that:11
	685	+	(A) Establish or expand existing apprenticeship programs, the12
	686	+	training capacity of such programs, and the placement of coal transition13
	687	+	workers into such programs, prioritizing programs that are recognized as14
	688	+	registered apprenticeship programs by the department or are15
	689	+	industry-recognized apprenticeship programs that satisfy United States16
	690	+	department of labor requirements for such programs A STATE17
	691	+	APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES18
	692	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR;19
	693	+	SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-83-601, amend20
	694	+	(7) as follows:21
	695	+	8-83-601. Definitions. As used in this part 6:22
706	696		(7) "Office" means the office of future
707	697		OF work described
708		-	CREATED
709		-	in section 8-77-110 8-15.8-103.
710		-	SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-115-115, amend
711		-	(3)(c) as follows:
712		-	PAGE 18-SENATE BILL 23-051 12-115-115. Apprentices - supervision - registration - discipline
713		-	- rules. (3) (c) By January 1, 2022, and by January 1 each year, thereafter,
714		-	an electrical contractor, an apprenticeship program registered with the
715		-	United States department of labor's employment and training administration
716		-	OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP, and a state apprenticeship council AGENCY
717		-	recognized by the United States department of labor that employs an apprentice in this state shall report to the board the name and contact information of each apprentice in the apprenticeship program and the cumulative number of practical training hours and certified classroom hours each apprentice has completed toward the journeyman electrician licensure requirements specified in section 12-115-110. The board shall keep the information reported pursuant to this subsection (3)(c) confidential from all parties other than from the apprentice through the apprentice's individual registration account. The department of regulatory agencies shall, if existing
718		-	resources are available or if the department receives gifts, grants, or
719		-	donations pursuant to subsection (7) of this section, indicate whether the
720		-	apprentice has completed the required practical training hours and
721		-	classroom hours in the department of regulatory agency's online
722		-	apprenticeship directory.
723		-	SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-155-124, amend
724		-	(3) and (6) as follows:
725		-	12-155-124. Apprentices - rules. (3) By July 1, 2022, and by
726		-	July
727		-	1 each year, thereafter, a registered plumbing contractor, an apprenticeship
728		-	program registered with the United States department of labor's employment
729		-	and training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP, and a state
730		-	apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United States department
731		-	of labor that employs a plumbing apprentice in this state shall report to the
732		-	board the name and contact information of each plumbing apprentice in the
733		-	apprenticeship program and the cumulative number of practical training
734		-	hours each plumbing apprentice has completed toward the licensure
735		-	requirements specified in section 12-155-110. The board shall keep the
736		-	information reported pursuant to this subsection (3) confidential from all
737		-	parties other than from the plumbing apprentice through the plumbing
738		-	apprentice's individual registration account. The department of regulatory
739		-	agencies shall, if existing resources are available or if the department
740		-	receives gifts, grants, or donations pursuant to subsection (8) of this section,
741		-	indicate whether the plumbing apprentice has completed the required
742		-	practical training hours in the department of regulatory agencies' online
743		-	PAGE 19-SENATE BILL 23-051 apprenticeship directory.
744		-	(6) A registered plumbing contractor, an apprenticeship program
745		-	registered with the United States department of labor's employment and
746		-	training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP , and a state
747		-	apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United States department
748		-	of labor shall remove each plumbing apprentice that is no longer employed
749		-	as an apprentice from the apprenticeship program and annually notify the
750		-	board of the termination of the employment.
751		-	SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-35-103, amend (1)
752		-	as follows:
753		-	22-35-103. Definitions. As used in this article 35, unless the context
754		-	otherwise requires:
755		-	(1) "Apprenticeship program" means a Colorado-based
756		-	apprenticeship program that is registered with the United States department
757		-	of labor's office of apprenticeship or a state apprenticeship program
758		-	AGENCY recognized by the United States department of labor.
759		-	SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-54-138, amend
760		-	(1)(b) and (1)(c)(II) as follows:
761		-	22-54-138. Career development success program - created -
762		-	funding - report - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal. (1) As
763		-	used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
764		-	(b) "Construction industry apprenticeship program" means an
765		-	apprenticeship program registered with the office of apprenticeship in the
766		-	United States department of labor or a state apprenticeship program
767		-	AGENCY recognized by the United States department of labor that trains
768		-	individuals for careers in the construction industry.
769		-	(c) "Construction industry pre-apprenticeship program" means a
770		-	program or set of strategies that:
771		-	(II) Has a documented relationship with at least one apprenticeship
772		-	program registered with the office of apprenticeship in the United States
773		-	department of labor or a state apprenticeship program
774		-	AGENCY recognized
775		-	PAGE 20-SENATE BILL 23-051 by the United States department of labor; and
776		-	SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-121, add (3)(m)
777		-	as follows:
778		-	24-1-121. Department of labor and employment - creation.
779		-	(3) The department of labor and employment consists of the following
780		-	divisions and programs:
	698	+	23
	699	+	CREATED in section 8-77-110 8-15.8-103.24
	700	+	SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-115-115, amend25
	701	+	(3)(c) as follows:26
	702	+	12-115-115. Apprentices - supervision - registration -27
	703	+	051
	704	+	-22- discipline - rules. (3) (c) By January 1, 2022, and by January 1 each1
	705	+	year, thereafter, an electrical contractor, an apprenticeship program2
	706	+	registered with the United States department of labor's employment and3
	707	+	training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP , and a state4
	708	+	apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United States5
	709	+	department of labor that employs an apprentice in this state shall report6
	710	+	to the board the name and contact information of each apprentice in the7
	711	+	apprenticeship program and the cumulative number of practical training8
	712	+	hours and certified classroom hours each apprentice has completed9
	713	+	toward the journeyman electrician licensure requirements specified in10
	714	+	section 12-115-110. The board shall keep the information reported11
	715	+	pursuant to this subsection (3)(c) confidential from all parties other than12
	716	+	from the apprentice through the apprentice's individual registration13
	717	+	account. The department of regulatory agencies shall, if existing14
	718	+	resources are available or if the department receives gifts, grants, or15
	719	+	donations pursuant to subsection (7) of this section, indicate whether the16
	720	+	apprentice has completed the required practical training hours and17
	721	+	classroom hours in the department of regulatory agency's online18
	722	+	apprenticeship directory.19
	723	+	SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-155-124, amend20
	724	+	(3) and (6) as follows:21
	725	+	12-155-124. Apprentices - rules. (3) By July 1, 2022, and by22
	726	+	July 1 each year, thereafter, a registered plumbing contractor, an23
	727	+	apprenticeship program registered with the United States department of24
	728	+	labor's employment and training administration OFFICE OF25
	729	+	APPRENTICESHIP, and a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized26
	730	+	by the United States department of labor that employs a plumbing27
	731	+	051
	732	+	-23- apprentice in this state shall report to the board the name and contact1
	733	+	information of each plumbing apprentice in the apprenticeship program2
	734	+	and the cumulative number of practical training hours each plumbing3
	735	+	apprentice has completed toward the licensure requirements specified in4
	736	+	section 12-155-110. The board shall keep the information reported5
	737	+	pursuant to this subsection (3) confidential from all parties other than6
	738	+	from the plumbing apprentice through the plumbing apprentice's7
	739	+	individual registration account. The department of regulatory agencies8
	740	+	shall, if existing resources are available or if the department receives9
	741	+	gifts, grants, or donations pursuant to subsection (8) of this section,10
	742	+	indicate whether the plumbing apprentice has completed the required11
	743	+	practical training hours in the department of regulatory agencies' online12
	744	+	apprenticeship directory.13
	745	+	(6) A registered plumbing contractor, an apprenticeship program14
	746	+	registered with the United States department of labor's employment and15
	747	+	training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP , and a state16
	748	+	apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United States17
	749	+	department of labor shall remove each plumbing apprentice that is no18
	750	+	longer employed as an apprentice from the apprenticeship program and19
	751	+	annually notify the board of the termination of the employment.20
	752	+	SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-35-103, amend21
	753	+	(1) as follows:22
	754	+	22-35-103. Definitions. As used in this article 35, unless the23
	755	+	context otherwise requires:24
	756	+	(1) "Apprenticeship program" means a Colorado-based25
	757	+	apprenticeship program that is registered with the United States26
	758	+	department of labor's office of apprenticeship or a state apprenticeship27
	759	+	051
	760	+	-24- program AGENCY recognized by the United States department of labor.1
	761	+	SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-54-138, amend2
	762	+	(1)(b) and (1)(c)(II) as follows:3
	763	+	22-54-138. Career development success program - created -4
	764	+	funding - report - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal. (1) As5
	765	+	used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:6
	766	+	(b) "Construction industry apprenticeship program" means an7
	767	+	apprenticeship program registered with the office of apprenticeship in the8
	768	+	United States department of labor or a state apprenticeship program9
	769	+	AGENCY recognized by the United States department of labor that trains10
	770	+	individuals for careers in the construction industry.11
	771	+	(c) "Construction industry pre-apprenticeship program" means a12
	772	+	program or set of strategies that:13
	773	+	(II) Has a documented relationship with at least one14
	774	+	apprenticeship program registered with the office of apprenticeship in the15
	775	+	United States department of labor or a state apprenticeship program16
	776	+	AGENCY recognized by the United States department of labor; and17
	777	+	SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-121, add18
	778	+	(3)(m) as follows:19
	779	+	24-1-121. Department of labor and employment - creation.20
	780	+	(3) The department of labor and employment consists of the following21
	781	+	divisions and programs:22
781	782		(m) T
782		-	HE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE
783		-	DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK
784		-	, CREATED IN SECTION
785		-	8-15.8-103. THE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK AND THE OFFICE 'S DIRECTOR
786		-	ARE TYPE
787		-	2 ENTITIES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 24-1-105, AND EXERCISE
788		-	THEIR POWERS AND PERFORM THEIR DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS SPECIFIED BY
789		-	LAW UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
790		-	.
791		-	SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-103, repeal
792		-	(3)(a)(VIII) as follows:
793		-	24-46.3-103. Key industries talent pipeline working group.
794		-	(3) (a) In doing the work specified in subsection (2) of this section, the
795		-	state council, in partnership with the department of higher education, the
796		-	department of education, the department of labor and employment, and the
797		-	Colorado office of economic development, shall coordinate the production
798		-	of an annual Colorado talent report. In preparing the annual Colorado talent
799		-	report, the state council, the departments, and the office may use previously
800		-	collected data and are not required to collect new data for the purposes of
801		-	the report. The talent report shall:
802		-	(VIII) Include the report and recommendations from the department
803		-	of labor and employment regarding pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship
804		-	in Colorado, prepared as required by section 8-15-101, C.R.S.; and
805		-	SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-104, amend
806		-	(2)(a); and add (2)(b.5) as follows:
807		-	24-46.3-104. Career pathways - design - legislative declaration
808		-	- definitions. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise
809		-	requires:
810		-	PAGE 21-SENATE BILL 23-051 (a) "Apprenticeship" means a registered apprenticeship program
811		-	with a written plan that is designed to move an apprentice from a low- or
812		-	no-skill entry-level position to full occupational proficiency. The program
813		-	must comply with the parameters established under the "National
814		-	Apprenticeship Act", 29 U.S.C. sec. 50, as amended, and its promulgating
815		-	regulations PROMULGATED UNDER THE ACT , and MUST BE administered by
816		-	the United State's STATES department of labor's office of apprenticeship or
817		-	must be a state apprenticeship program AGENCY recognized by the United
818		-	States department of labor. An individual business, an employer association,
819		-	or a labor organization sponsors a registered apprenticeship. Upon finishing
820		-	a training program, the apprentice earns a "completion of registered
821		-	apprenticeship" certificate, which is an industry-issued and nationally
822		-	recognized credential that validates proficiency in an apprenticeable
823		-	occupation, or is awarded a certificate of completion. pursuant to article
824		-	15.7 of title 8.
825		-	(b.5) "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION " MEANS A CERTIFICATE
826		-	AWARDED TO AN APPRENTICE IN RECOGNITION OF THE SUCCESSFUL
827		-	COMPLETION OF AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
828		-	.
829		-	SECTION 23. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-301, amend
830		-	(1) as follows:
831		-	24-46.3-301. Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the context
832		-	otherwise requires:
833		-	(1) "Apprenticeship program" means a Colorado-based
834		-	apprenticeship training program that is registered with the office of
835		-	apprenticeship in the United States department of labor or a state
	783	+	HE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE23
	784	+	DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK , CREATED IN SECTION24
	785	+	8-15.8-103.
	786	+	THE OFFICE OF FUTURE OF WORK AND THE OFFICE'S DIRECTOR25
	787	+	ARE TYPE 2 ENTITIES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 24-1-105, AND EXERCISE26
	788	+	THEIR POWERS AND PERFORM THEIR DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS SPECIFIED BY27
	789	+	051
	790	+	-25- LAW UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .1
	791	+	SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-103, repeal2
	792	+	(3)(a)(VIII) as follows:3
	793	+	24-46.3-103. Key industries talent pipeline working group.4
	794	+	(3) (a) In doing the work specified in subsection (2) of this section, the5
	795	+	state council, in partnership with the department of higher education, the6
	796	+	department of education, the department of labor and employment, and7
	797	+	the Colorado office of economic development, shall coordinate the8
	798	+	production of an annual Colorado talent report. In preparing the annual9
	799	+	Colorado talent report, the state council, the departments, and the office10
	800	+	may use previously collected data and are not required to collect new data11
	801	+	for the purposes of the report. The talent report shall:12
	802	+	(VIII) Include the report and recommendations from the13
	803	+	department of labor and employment regarding pre-apprenticeship and14
	804	+	apprenticeship in Colorado, prepared as required by section 8-15-101,15
	805	+	C.R.S.; and16
	806	+	SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-104,17
	807	+	amend (2)(a); and add (2)(b.5) as follows:18
	808	+	24-46.3-104. Career pathways - design - legislative declaration19
	809	+	- definitions. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise20
	810	+	requires:21
	811	+	(a) "Apprenticeship" means a registered apprenticeship program22
	812	+	with a written plan that is designed to move an apprentice from a low- or23
	813	+	no-skill entry-level position to full occupational proficiency. The program24
	814	+	must comply with the parameters established under the "National25
	815	+	Apprenticeship Act", 29 U.S.C. sec. 50, as amended, and its promulgating26
	816	+	regulations
	817	+	PROMULGATED UNDER THE ACT , and MUST BE administered by27
	818	+	051
	819	+	-26- the United State's STATES department of labor's office of apprenticeship1
	820	+	or must be a state apprenticeship program AGENCY recognized by the2
	821	+	United States department of labor. An individual business, an employer3
	822	+	association, or a labor organization sponsors a registered apprenticeship.4
	823	+	Upon finishing a training program, the apprentice earns a "completion of5
	824	+	registered apprenticeship" certificate, which is an industry-issued and6
	825	+	nationally recognized credential that validates proficiency in an7
	826	+	apprenticeable occupation, or is awarded a certificate of completion.8
	827	+	pursuant to article 15.7 of title 8.9
	828	+	(b.5) "C
	829	+	ERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION " MEANS A CERTIFICATE10
	830	+	AWARDED TO AN APPRENTICE IN RECOGNITION OF THE SUCCESSFUL11
	831	+	COMPLETION OF AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM .12
	832	+	SECTION 23. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-301,13
	833	+	amend (1) as follows:14
	834	+	24-46.3-301. Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the15
	835	+	context otherwise requires:16
	836	+	(1) "Apprenticeship program" means a Colorado-based17
	837	+	apprenticeship training program that is registered with the office of18
	838	+	apprenticeship in the United States department of labor or a state19
836	839		apprenticeship program
837		-	AGENCY recognized by the United States
838		-	department of labor.
839		-	SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-503, amend
840		-	(5)(a)(II) and (5)(b) as follows:
841		-	24-46.3-503. Strengthening photovoltaic and renewable careers
842		-	(SPARC) workforce development program - creation - use of funds.
843		-	(5) (a) SPARC program activities or expenditures authorized pursuant to
844		-	this part 5 must not:
845		-	PAGE 22-SENATE BILL 23-051 (II) Circumvent any established industry standard for on-the-job
846		-	training requirements or classroom education requirements of the
847		-	established Colorado apprenticeship programs registered through the United
848		-	States department of labor LABOR'S office of apprenticeship training or a
849		-	state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by that office.
850		-	(b) To the extent possible, the SPARC program must support
851		-	activities that support participation in Colorado apprenticeship programs
852		-	registered through the United States department of labor
853		-	LABOR'S office of
854		-	apprenticeship training or a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized
855		-	by that office and prioritize programs that seek to help workers attain a
856		-	professional credential, an industry standard certification, or a professional
857		-	license.
858		-	SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-702, amend
859		-	(2) as follows:
860		-	24-46.3-702. Definitions. As used in this part 7, unless the context
861		-	otherwise requires:
862		-	(2) "Apprenticeship sponsor" means an employer, association,
863		-	committee, or organization that operates an apprenticeship program
864		-	registered with the United States department of labor
865		-	LABOR'S OFFICE OF
866		-	APPRENTICESHIP OR A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THAT
867		-	OFFICE
868		-	.
869		-	SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75-112, amend
870		-	(1)(d)(V) as follows:
871		-	24-75-112. Annual general appropriation act - headnote
872		-	definitions - general provisions - footnotes. (1) As used in the annual
873		-	general appropriation act, the following definitions and general provisions
874		-	shall apply for the headnote terms preceding and specifying the purpose of
875		-	certain line items of appropriation:
876		-	(d) (V) The number of FTE specified in a particular item of
877		-	appropriation is the number utilized to calculate the amount appropriated
878		-	and necessary to fund any combination of part-time positions or full-time
879		-	positions equal to such number for the fiscal year to which the annual
880		-	general appropriation act pertains in accordance with the definition
881		-	PAGE 23-SENATE BILL 23-051 contained in subsections (1)(d)(II) and (1)(d)(III) of this section and is not
882		-	a limitation on the number of FTE that may be employed. No department
883		-	shall make a material change in the number of FTE specified in a particular
884		-	item of appropriation prior to notifying the joint budget committee in
885		-	writing of such change. This subsection (1)(d)(V) does not apply to
886		-	department of personnel and administration
887		-	state trainee positions.
888		-	SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-92-103.5, amend
889		-	(3)(g) as follows:
890		-	24-92-103.5. Construction of public projects - invitation for best
891		-	value bids. (3) The invitation for competitive sealed best value bids must
892		-	identify the evaluation factors upon which the award will be made. When
893		-	making the award determination, the responsible officer shall evaluate the
894		-	factors specified in the invitation for bids and shall not evaluate any other
895		-	factors other than those specified in the invitation for bids. The factors that
896		-	must be included in the invitation for bids and that the responsible officer
897		-	shall consider include, but need not be limited to:
898		-	(g) The bidder's job standards, including the bidder's method of
899		-	personnel procurement, employment of Colorado workers, workforce
900		-	development and long-term career opportunities of workers, the availability
901		-	of training programs, including apprenticeships approved
902		-	REGISTERED by
903		-	the United States department of labor LABOR'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP
904		-	OR A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THAT OFFICE
905		-	, the
906		-	benefits provided to workers, including health-care and defined benefit or
907		-	defined contribution retirement benefits, and whether the bidder pays
908		-	industry-standard wages; and
909		-	SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-92-115, amend
910		-	(1)(a)(II) introductory portion, (1)(a)(III), (6)(a) introductory portion, and
911		-	(6)(a)(I) as follows:
912		-	24-92-115. Apprenticeship utilization requirements -
913		-	mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracts - public projects -
914		-	definition. (1) (a) Unless prohibited by applicable federal law, and except
915		-	as otherwise provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, the contract for
916		-	any public works project that does not receive federal money, including a
917		-	public project that will have an integrated project delivery contract pursuant
918		-	to article 93 of this title 24, in the amount of one million dollars or more
919		-	PAGE 24-SENATE BILL 23-051 shall require the general contractor or other firm to which the contract is
920		-	awarded to submit, at the time the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
921		-	subcontractor is put under contract, documentation to the agency of
922		-	government that:
923		-	(II) Certifies that all firms identified participate in apprenticeship
924		-	programs registered with the United States department of labor's
925		-	employment and training administration
926		-	OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or A
927		-	state apprenticeship councils AGENCY recognized by the United States
928		-	department of labor and have a proven record of graduating apprentices as
929		-	follows:
930		-	(III) Supplies supporting documentation from the United States
931		-	department of labor's office of apprenticeship
932		-	OR A STATE APPRENTICESHIP
933		-	AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE
934		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
935		-	verifying the information provided in the certification specified in
936		-	subsection (1)(a)(II) of this section.
937		-	(6) (a) To promote and facilitate the development of new
938		-	apprenticeship programs, an apprenticeship program that does not satisfy
939		-	the requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this section may petition the
	840	+	AGENCY recognized by the United States20
	841	+	department of labor.21
	842	+	SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-503,22
	843	+	amend (5)(a)(II) and (5)(b) as follows:23
	844	+	24-46.3-503. Strengthening photovoltaic and renewable24
	845	+	careers (SPARC) workforce development program - creation - use of25
	846	+	funds. (5) (a) SPARC program activities or expenditures authorized26
	847	+	pursuant to this part 5 must not:27
	848	+	051
	849	+	-27- (II) Circumvent any established industry standard for on-the-job1
	850	+	training requirements or classroom education requirements of the2
	851	+	established Colorado apprenticeship programs registered through the3
	852	+	United States department of labor LABOR'S office of apprenticeship4
	853	+	training or a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by that5
	854	+	office.6
	855	+	(b) To the extent possible, the SPARC program must support7
	856	+	activities that support participation in Colorado apprenticeship programs8
	857	+	registered through the United States department of labor LABOR'S office9
	858	+	of apprenticeship training or a state apprenticeship council AGENCY10
	859	+	recognized by that office and prioritize programs that seek to help11
	860	+	workers attain a professional credential, an industry standard certification,12
	861	+	or a professional license.13
	862	+	SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-702,14
	863	+	amend (2) as follows:15
	864	+	24-46.3-702. Definitions. As used in this part 7, unless the16
	865	+	context otherwise requires:17
	866	+	(2) "Apprenticeship sponsor" means an employer, association,18
	867	+	committee, or organization that operates an apprenticeship program19
	868	+	registered with the United States department of labor LABOR'S OFFICE OF20
	869	+	APPRENTICESHIP OR A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY21
	870	+	THAT OFFICE.22
	871	+	SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75-112, amend23
	872	+	(1)(d)(V) as follows:24
	873	+	24-75-112. Annual general appropriation act - headnote25
	874	+	definitions - general provisions - footnotes. (1) As used in the annual26
	875	+	general appropriation act, the following definitions and general provisions27
	876	+	051
	877	+	-28- shall apply for the headnote terms preceding and specifying the purpose1
	878	+	of certain line items of appropriation:2
	879	+	(d) (V) The number of FTE specified in a particular item of3
	880	+	appropriation is the number utilized to calculate the amount appropriated4
	881	+	and necessary to fund any combination of part-time positions or full-time5
	882	+	positions equal to such number for the fiscal year to which the annual6
	883	+	general appropriation act pertains in accordance with the definition7
	884	+	contained in subsections (1)(d)(II) and (1)(d)(III) of this section and is not8
	885	+	a limitation on the number of FTE that may be employed. No department9
	886	+	shall make a material change in the number of FTE specified in a10
	887	+	particular item of appropriation prior to notifying the joint budget11
	888	+	committee in writing of such change. This subsection (1)(d)(V) does not12
	889	+	apply to department of personnel and administration state trainee13
	890	+	positions.14
	891	+	SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-92-103.5,15
	892	+	amend (3)(g) as follows:16
	893	+	24-92-103.5. Construction of public projects - invitation for17
	894	+	best value bids. (3) The invitation for competitive sealed best value bids18
	895	+	must identify the evaluation factors upon which the award will be made.19
	896	+	When making the award determination, the responsible officer shall20
	897	+	evaluate the factors specified in the invitation for bids and shall not21
	898	+	evaluate any other factors other than those specified in the invitation for22
	899	+	bids. The factors that must be included in the invitation for bids and that23
	900	+	the responsible officer shall consider include, but need not be limited to:24
	901	+	(g) The bidder's job standards, including the bidder's method of25
	902	+	personnel procurement, employment of Colorado workers, workforce26
	903	+	development and long-term career opportunities of workers, the27
	904	+	051
	905	+	-29- availability of training programs, including apprenticeships approved1
	906	+	REGISTERED by the United States department of labor LABOR'S OFFICE OF2
	907	+	APPRENTICESHIP OR A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY3
	908	+	THAT OFFICE, the benefits provided to workers, including health-care and4
	909	+	defined benefit or defined contribution retirement benefits, and whether5
	910	+	the bidder pays industry-standard wages; and6
	911	+	SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-92-115, amend7
	912	+	(1)(a)(II) introductory portion, (1)(a)(III), (6)(a) introductory portion, and8
	913	+	(6)(a)(I) as follows:9
	914	+	24-92-115. Apprenticeship utilization requirements -10
	915	+	mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracts - public projects -11
	916	+	definition. (1) (a) Unless prohibited by applicable federal law, and12
	917	+	except as otherwise provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, the13
	918	+	contract for any public works project that does not receive federal money,14
	919	+	including a public project that will have an integrated project delivery15
	920	+	contract pursuant to article 93 of this title 24, in the amount of one million16
	921	+	dollars or more shall require the general contractor or other firm to which17
	922	+	the contract is awarded to submit, at the time the mechanical, electrical,18
	923	+	or plumbing subcontractor is put under contract, documentation to the19
	924	+	agency of government that:20
	925	+	(II) Certifies that all firms identified participate in apprenticeship21
	926	+	programs registered with the United States department of labor's22
	927	+	employment and training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or A23
	928	+	state apprenticeship councils AGENCY recognized by the United States24
	929	+	department of labor and have a proven record of graduating apprentices25
	930	+	as follows:26
	931	+	(III) Supplies supporting documentation from the United States27
	932	+	051
	933	+	-30- department of labor's office of apprenticeship OR A STATE1
	934	+	APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES2
	935	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR verifying the information provided in the3
	936	+	certification specified in subsection (1)(a)(II) of this section.4
	937	+	(6) (a) To promote and facilitate the development of new5
	938	+	apprenticeship programs, an apprenticeship program that does not satisfy6
	939	+	the requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this section may petition the7
940	940		department of labor and employment for conditional approval for
941		-	~~THE~~
942		-	purposes of this section. To be allowed conditional approval, an
943		-	apprenticeship program must demonstrate the following:
944		-	(I) The program has been registered with the United ~~States~~
	941	+	THE8
	942	+	purposes of this section. To be allowed conditional approval, an9
	943	+	apprenticeship program must demonstrate the following:10
	944	+	(I) The program has been registered with the United States11
945	945		department of labor's employment and training administration
946		-	OFFICE OF
947		-	APPRENTICESHIP
948		-	or a state apprenticeship council
949		-	AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY
950		-	THE
951		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and has been providing
952		-	training for at least six months; and
953		-	SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-92-208, amend
954		-	(2)(b) as follows:
955		-	24-92-208. Apprenticeship contribution rate. (2) The amount of
956		-	the apprenticeship contribution will be set in accordance with the
957		-	apprenticeship contribution of the collective bargaining agreement of the
958		-	applicable trade in the geographic locality of the public project. Contractors
959		-	shall achieve compliance with this requirement by one of the following
960		-	options:
961		-	PAGE 25-SENATE BILL 23-051 (b) Contractors that are not signatory to a collective bargaining
962		-	agreement but that are members of a multi-employer trade association that
963		-	sponsors an apprenticeship program registered with the United States
964		-	department of labor's employment and training administration
965		-	OFFICE OF
966		-	APPRENTICESHIP
967		-	or A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY recognized by the
	946	+	OFFICE OF12
	947	+	APPRENTICESHIP or a state apprenticeship council AGENCY RECOGNIZED13
	948	+	BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and has been providing14
	949	+	training for at least six months; and15
	950	+	SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-92-208, amend16
	951	+	(2)(b) as follows:17
	952	+	24-92-208. Apprenticeship contribution rate. (2) The amount18
	953	+	of the apprenticeship contribution will be set in accordance with the19
	954	+	apprenticeship contribution of the collective bargaining agreement of the20
	955	+	applicable trade in the geographic locality of the public project.21
	956	+	Contractors shall achieve compliance with this requirement by one of the22
	957	+	following options:23
	958	+	(b) Contractors that are not signatory to a collective bargaining24
	959	+	agreement but that are members of a multi-employer trade association that25
	960	+	sponsors an apprenticeship program registered with the United States26
	961	+	department of labor's employment and training administration OFFICE OF27
	962	+	051
	963	+	-31- APPRENTICESHIP or A STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY recognized by the1
968	964		United States department of labor, or
969		-	THAT directly sponsor such ~~a program~~
970		-	for their own employees, shall pay the determined ~~apprenticeship~~
	965	+	THAT directly sponsor such a2
	966	+	program for their own employees, shall pay the determined apprenticeship3
971	967		contribution to that program or to a state apprenticeship council registered
972		-	with AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY the United States department of labor; or
973		-	SECTION 30. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-20-1105, amend
974		-	(3) introductory portion as follows:
975		-	30-20-1105. Integrated project delivery contracting process -
976		-	prequalification of participating entities - apprentice training.
977		-	(3) Where an apprentice training program certified REGISTERED by the
978		-	office of apprenticeship in the employment and training administration in
979		-	the United States department of labor LABOR'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP
980		-	or a state apprenticeship program AGENCY recognized by the United States
981		-	department of labor exists in the county, or a comparable program AGENCY
982		-	for the training of apprentices is available in the county:
983		-	SECTION 31. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-123, amend
984		-	(2)(d)(I) introductory portion as follows:
985		-	40-2-123. Energy technologies - consideration by commission -
986		-	incentives - demonstration projects - definitions - repeal. (2) (d) (I) In
987		-	the construction or expansion of an innovative energy technology project
988		-	approved pursuant to this subsection (2), an investor-owned utility shall use
989		-	its own employees or qualified contractors, or both, but shall not use a
990		-	contractor unless the contractor's employees have access to an
991		-	apprenticeship program registered with the United States department of
992		-	labor's office of apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship council
993		-	AGENCY
994		-	recognized by that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:
995		-	SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-126, amend (5)
996		-	introductory portion as follows:
997		-	40-2-126. Transmission facilities - biennial review - energy
998		-	PAGE 26-SENATE BILL 23-051 resource zones - definitions - plans - approval - cost recovery -
999		-	powerline trail consideration. (5) In any construction or expansion
1000		-	approved pursuant to this section, the utility shall use its own employees or
1001		-	qualified contractors, or both, but shall not use a contractor unless the
1002		-	contractor's employees have access to an apprenticeship program registered
1003		-	with the United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship or by
1004		-	a state apprenticeship council
1005		-	AGENCY recognized by that office; except that
1006		-	this apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:
1007		-	SECTION 33. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-127, amend
1008		-	(3.5)(b) introductory portion as follows:
1009		-	40-2-127. Community energy funds - community solar gardens
1010		-	- definitions - rules - legislative declaration - repeal. (3.5) Standards for
1011		-	construction and operation. The following requirements apply to any
1012		-	community solar garden exceeding two megawatts:
1013		-	(b) Following the development or acquisition by a qualifying retail
1014		-	utility of a community solar garden in which the qualifying retail utility
1015		-	retains ownership, the qualifying retail utility shall either use its own
1016		-	employees to operate and maintain the community solar garden or contract
1017		-	for operation and maintenance of the community solar garden by a
1018		-	contractor whose employees have access to an apprenticeship program
1019		-	registered with the United States department of labor's office of
1020		-	apprenticeship or with a state apprenticeship council
1021		-	AGENCY recognized
1022		-	by that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:
1023		-	SECTION 34. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-127.5, amend
1024		-	(4)(b) introductory portion as follows:
1025		-	40-2-127.5. Community energy funds - community geothermal
1026		-	gardens - rules - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal.
1027		-	(4) Standards for construction and operation. The following
1028		-	requirements apply to any community geothermal garden exceeding two
1029		-	megawatts:
1030		-	(b) Following the development or acquisition by a qualifying retail
1031		-	utility of a community geothermal garden in which the qualifying retail
1032		-	utility retains ownership, the qualifying retail utility shall either use its own
1033		-	employees to operate and maintain the community geothermal garden or
1034		-	PAGE 27-SENATE BILL 23-051 contract for operation and maintenance of the community geothermal
1035		-	garden by a contractor whose employees have access to an apprenticeship
1036		-	program registered with the United States department of labor's office of
1037		-	apprenticeship or with a state apprenticeship council
1038		-	AGENCY recognized
1039		-	by that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:
1040		-	SECTION 35. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-129, amend
1041		-	(1)(a) and (2) introductory portion as follows:
1042		-	40-2-129. New resource acquisitions - factors in determination
1043		-	- local employment - "best value" employment metrics - performance
1044		-	audit. (1) (a) (I) When evaluating electric resource acquisitions and
1045		-	requests for a certificate of convenience and necessity for construction or
1046		-	expansion of generating facilities, including but not limited to pollution
1047		-	control or fuel conversion upgrades and conversion of existing coal-fired
1048		-	plants to natural gas plants, the commission shall consider, in all decisions
1049		-	involved in electric resource acquisition processes, best value regarding
1050		-	employment of Colorado labor, as defined in section 8-17-101 (2)(a), and
1051		-	positive impacts on the long-term economic viability of Colorado
1052		-	communities. To this end, the commission shall require utilities to obtain
1053		-	and provide to the commission the following information regarding "best
1054		-	value" employment metrics:
1055		-	(A) The availability of training programs, including training through
1056		-	apprenticeship programs registered with the United States department of
1057		-	labor's office of apprenticeship or by state apprenticeship councils
1058		-	AGENCIES recognized by that office;
1059		-	(B) Employment of Colorado labor as compared to importation of
1060		-	out-of-state workers;
1061		-	(C) Long-term career opportunities; and
1062		-	(D) Industry-standard wages, health care, and pension benefits.
1063		-	(II) When a utility proposes to construct new facilities of its own,
1064		-	the utility shall supply similar information to the commission.
1065		-	(2) Following development or acquisition of a generating facility by
1066		-	a utility, for all generating facilities owned by the utility that do not emit
1067		-	PAGE 28-SENATE BILL 23-051 carbon dioxide, the utility shall use utility employees or qualified
1068		-	contractors if the contractors' employees have access to an apprenticeship
1069		-	program registered with the United States department of labor's office of
1070		-	apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship council
1071		-	AGENCY recognized by
1072		-	that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:
1073		-	SECTION 36. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-3.2-105.5, amend
1074		-	(3)(a)(I)(A), (3)(b)(I), and (4)(b)(I) as follows:
1075		-	40-3.2-105.5. Labor standards for gas DSM projects. (3) (a) The
1076		-	utility shall make use of a list, referred to in this section as the "certified
1077		-	contractor list", containing the names and contact information of:
1078		-	(I) Qualified contractors that participate in apprenticeship programs
1079		-	that:
1080		-	(A) Are registered with the United States department of labor's
1081		-	employment and training administration
1082		-	OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or with
1083		-	a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United States
1084		-	department of labor; and
1085		-	(b) The Colorado department of labor and employment shall oversee
1086		-	the compilation of the certified contractor list through one of the following
1087		-	methods:
1088		-	(I) Directing the state apprenticeship council
1089		-	AGENCY RECOGNIZED
1090		-	BY THE
1091		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR , if available, to assemble
1092		-	the information; or
1093		-	(4) The following requirements apply to gas DSM projects in new
1094		-	or existing buildings:
1095		-	(b) (I) For plumbing, mechanical, or electrical projects that involve
1096		-	energy efficiency improvements to central building systems in a multifamily
1097		-	building that contains twenty thousand square feet or more of conditioned
1098		-	floor space and for which a rebate is to be provided directly to the building
1099		-	owner as part of a gas DSM program, the utility shall condition payment of
1100		-	the rebate on the building owner's exclusive use of contractors that
1101		-	participate in apprenticeship programs registered with the United States
1102		-	department of labor's employment and training administration
1103		-	OFFICE OF
1104		-	PAGE 29-SENATE BILL 23-051 APPRENTICESHIP or with a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized
1105		-	by the United States department of labor for any necessary plumbing or
1106		-	electrical work. If the contractor chosen by the customer is not on the
1107		-	certified contractor list, the utility shall require another method of verifying
1108		-	compliance with this subsection (4)(b).
1109		-	SECTION 37. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-3.2-105.6, amend
1110		-	(3)(a)(I) and (4)(b)(I) as follows:
1111		-	40-3.2-105.6. Labor standards for beneficial electrification
1112		-	projects. (3) (a) The utility shall obtain from the Colorado department of
1113		-	labor and employment and shall make use of a list, referred to in this section
1114		-	as the "certified contractor list", containing the names and contact
1115		-	information of:
1116		-	(I) Qualified contractors that participate in apprenticeship programs
1117		-	that are registered with the United States department of labor's employment
1118		-	and training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or with a state
1119		-	apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United States department
1120		-	of labor; and
1121		-	(4) The following requirements apply to beneficial electrification
1122		-	projects in new or existing industrial, commercial, or multifamily residential
1123		-	buildings:
1124		-	(b) (I) For plumbing, mechanical, or electrical projects that involve
1125		-	the beneficial electrification of central building systems in a multifamily
1126		-	building that contains twenty thousand square feet or more of conditioned
1127		-	floor space and for which a rebate is to be provided directly to the building
1128		-	owner as part of a beneficial electrification program, the utility shall
1129		-	condition payment of the rebate on the building owner's exclusive use of
1130		-	contractors that participate in apprenticeship programs registered with the
1131		-	United States department of labor's employment and training administration
1132		-	OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or with a state apprenticeship council AGENCY
1133		-	recognized by the United States department of labor for any necessary plumbing or electrical work. If the contractor chosen by the building owner is not on the certified contractor list, the utility shall require another method of verifying compliance with this subsection (4)(b).
1134		-	SECTION 38. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-3.2-108, amend
1135		-	PAGE 30-SENATE BILL 23-051 (8)(d)(I) as follows:
1136		-	40-3.2-108. Clean heat targets - legislative declaration -
1137		-	definitions - plans - rules - reports. (8) Employment and utility
1138		-	workforce. (d) In all decisions approving clean heat resources to be
1139		-	acquired as part of a clean heat plan, the commission shall consider the
1140		-	long-term impacts on Colorado's utility workforce as part of a just transition
1141		-	and shall give additional weight to a project that includes:
1142		-	(I) Training programs, including training through the division of
1143		-	employment and training in the department of labor and employment
	968	+	4
	969	+	with AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY the United States department of labor; or5
	970	+	SECTION 30. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-20-1105, amend6
	971	+	(3) introductory portion as follows:7
	972	+	30-20-1105. Integrated project delivery contracting process -8
	973	+	prequalification of participating entities - apprentice training.9
	974	+	(3) Where an apprentice training program certified REGISTERED by the10
	975	+	office of apprenticeship in the employment and training administration in11
	976	+	the United States department of labor LABOR'S OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP12
	977	+	or a state apprenticeship program AGENCY recognized by the United13
	978	+	States department of labor exists in the county, or a comparable program14
	979	+	AGENCY for the training of apprentices is available in the county:15
	980	+	SECTION 31. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-123, amend16
	981	+	(2)(d)(I) introductory portion as follows:17
	982	+	40-2-123. Energy technologies - consideration by commission18
	983	+	- incentives - demonstration projects - definitions - repeal.19
	984	+	(2) (d) (I) In the construction or expansion of an innovative energy20
	985	+	technology project approved pursuant to this subsection (2), an21
	986	+	investor-owned utility shall use its own employees or qualified22
	987	+	contractors, or both, but shall not use a contractor unless the contractor's23
	988	+	employees have access to an apprenticeship program registered with the24
	989	+	United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship or by a state25
	990	+	apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by that office; except that this26
	991	+	apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:27
	992	+	051
	993	+	-32- SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-126, amend1
	994	+	(5) introductory portion as follows:2
	995	+	40-2-126. Transmission facilities - biennial review - energy3
	996	+	resource zones - definitions - plans - approval - cost recovery -4
	997	+	powerline trail consideration. (5) In any construction or expansion5
	998	+	approved pursuant to this section, the utility shall use its own employees6
	999	+	or qualified contractors, or both, but shall not use a contractor unless the7
	1000	+	contractor's employees have access to an apprenticeship program8
	1001	+	registered with the United States department of labor's office of9
	1002	+	apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized10
	1003	+	by that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply11
	1004	+	to:12
	1005	+	SECTION 33. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-127, amend13
	1006	+	(3.5)(b) introductory portion as follows:14
	1007	+	40-2-127. Community energy funds - community solar15
	1008	+	gardens - definitions - rules - legislative declaration - repeal.16
	1009	+	(3.5) Standards for construction and operation. The following17
	1010	+	requirements apply to any community solar garden exceeding two18
	1011	+	megawatts:19
	1012	+	(b) Following the development or acquisition by a qualifying retail20
	1013	+	utility of a community solar garden in which the qualifying retail utility21
	1014	+	retains ownership, the qualifying retail utility shall either use its own22
	1015	+	employees to operate and maintain the community solar garden or23
	1016	+	contract for operation and maintenance of the community solar garden by24
	1017	+	a contractor whose employees have access to an apprenticeship program25
	1018	+	registered with the United States department of labor's office of26
	1019	+	apprenticeship or with a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized27
	1020	+	051
	1021	+	-33- by that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply1
	1022	+	to:2
	1023	+	SECTION 34. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-127.5, amend3
	1024	+	(4)(b) introductory portion as follows:4
	1025	+	40-2-127.5. Community energy funds - community geothermal5
	1026	+	gardens - rules - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal.6
	1027	+	(4) Standards for construction and operation. The following7
	1028	+	requirements apply to any community geothermal garden exceeding two8
	1029	+	megawatts:9
	1030	+	(b) Following the development or acquisition by a qualifying retail10
	1031	+	utility of a community geothermal garden in which the qualifying retail11
	1032	+	utility retains ownership, the qualifying retail utility shall either use its12
	1033	+	own employees to operate and maintain the community geothermal13
	1034	+	garden or contract for operation and maintenance of the community14
	1035	+	geothermal garden by a contractor whose employees have access to an15
	1036	+	apprenticeship program registered with the United States department of16
	1037	+	labor's office of apprenticeship or with a state apprenticeship council17
	1038	+	AGENCY recognized by that office; except that this apprenticeship18
	1039	+	requirement does not apply to:19
	1040	+	SECTION 35. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-129, amend20
	1041	+	(1)(a) and (2) introductory portion as follows:21
	1042	+	40-2-129. New resource acquisitions - factors in determination22
	1043	+	- local employment - "best value" employment metrics - performance23
	1044	+	audit. (1) (a) (I) When evaluating electric resource acquisitions and24
	1045	+	requests for a certificate of convenience and necessity for construction or25
	1046	+	expansion of generating facilities, including but not limited to pollution26
	1047	+	control or fuel conversion upgrades and conversion of existing coal-fired27
	1048	+	051
	1049	+	-34- plants to natural gas plants, the commission shall consider, in all1
	1050	+	decisions involved in electric resource acquisition processes, best value2
	1051	+	regarding employment of Colorado labor, as defined in section 8-17-1013
	1052	+	(2)(a), and positive impacts on the long-term economic viability of4
	1053	+	Colorado communities. To this end, the commission shall require utilities5
	1054	+	to obtain and provide to the commission the following information6
	1055	+	regarding "best value" employment metrics:7
	1056	+	(A) The availability of training programs, including training8
	1057	+	through apprenticeship programs registered with the United States9
	1058	+	department of labor's office of apprenticeship or by state apprenticeship10
	1059	+	councils AGENCIES recognized by that office;11
	1060	+	(B) Employment of Colorado labor as compared to importation of12
	1061	+	out-of-state workers;13
	1062	+	(C) Long-term career opportunities; and14
	1063	+	(D) Industry-standard wages, health care, and pension benefits.15
	1064	+	(II) When a utility proposes to construct new facilities of its own,16
	1065	+	the utility shall supply similar information to the commission.17
	1066	+	(2) Following development or acquisition of a generating facility18
	1067	+	by a utility, for all generating facilities owned by the utility that do not19
	1068	+	emit carbon dioxide, the utility shall use utility employees or qualified20
	1069	+	contractors if the contractors' employees have access to an apprenticeship21
	1070	+	program registered with the United States department of labor's office of22
	1071	+	apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized23
	1072	+	by that office; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply24
	1073	+	to:25
	1074	+	SECTION 36. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-3.2-105.5,26
	1075	+	amend (3)(a)(I)(A), (3)(b)(I), and (4)(b)(I) as follows:27
	1076	+	051
	1077	+	-35- 40-3.2-105.5. Labor standards for gas DSM projects.1
	1078	+	(3) (a) The utility shall make use of a list, referred to in this section as the2
	1079	+	"certified contractor list", containing the names and contact information3
	1080	+	of:4
	1081	+	(I) Qualified contractors that participate in apprenticeship5
	1082	+	programs that:6
	1083	+	(A) Are registered with the United States department of labor's7
	1084	+	employment and training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or8
	1085	+	with a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United9
	1086	+	States department of labor; and10
	1087	+	(b) The Colorado department of labor and employment shall11
	1088	+	oversee the compilation of the certified contractor list through one of the12
	1089	+	following methods:13
	1090	+	(I) Directing the state apprenticeship council AGENCY14
	1091	+	RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, if available,15
	1092	+	to assemble the information; or16
	1093	+	(4) The following requirements apply to gas DSM projects in new17
	1094	+	or existing buildings:18
	1095	+	(b) (I) For plumbing, mechanical, or electrical projects that19
	1096	+	involve energy efficiency improvements to central building systems in a20
	1097	+	multifamily building that contains twenty thousand square feet or more21
	1098	+	of conditioned floor space and for which a rebate is to be provided22
	1099	+	directly to the building owner as part of a gas DSM program, the utility23
	1100	+	shall condition payment of the rebate on the building owner's exclusive24
	1101	+	use of contractors that participate in apprenticeship programs registered25
	1102	+	with the United States department of labor's employment and training26
	1103	+	administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or with a state apprenticeship27
	1104	+	051
	1105	+	-36- council AGENCY recognized by the United States department of labor for1
	1106	+	any necessary plumbing or electrical work. If the contractor chosen by the2
	1107	+	customer is not on the certified contractor list, the utility shall require3
	1108	+	another method of verifying compliance with this subsection (4)(b).4
	1109	+	SECTION 37. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-3.2-105.6,5
	1110	+	amend (3)(a)(I) and (4)(b)(I) as follows:6
	1111	+	40-3.2-105.6. Labor standards for beneficial electrification7
	1112	+	projects. (3) (a) The utility shall obtain from the Colorado department8
	1113	+	of labor and employment and shall make use of a list, referred to in this9
	1114	+	section as the "certified contractor list", containing the names and contact10
	1115	+	information of:11
	1116	+	(I) Qualified contractors that participate in apprenticeship12
	1117	+	programs that are registered with the United States department of labor's13
	1118	+	employment and training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or14
	1119	+	with a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United15
	1120	+	States department of labor; and16
	1121	+	(4) The following requirements apply to beneficial electrification17
	1122	+	projects in new or existing industrial, commercial, or multifamily18
	1123	+	residential buildings:19
	1124	+	(b) (I) For plumbing, mechanical, or electrical projects that20
	1125	+	involve the beneficial electrification of central building systems in a21
	1126	+	multifamily building that contains twenty thousand square feet or more22
	1127	+	of conditioned floor space and for which a rebate is to be provided23
	1128	+	directly to the building owner as part of a beneficial electrification24
	1129	+	program, the utility shall condition payment of the rebate on the building25
	1130	+	owner's exclusive use of contractors that participate in apprenticeship26
	1131	+	programs registered with the United States department of labor's27
	1132	+	051
	1133	+	-37- employment and training administration OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP or1
	1134	+	with a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized by the United2
	1135	+	States department of labor for any necessary plumbing or electrical work.3
	1136	+	If the contractor chosen by the building owner is not on the certified4
	1137	+	contractor list, the utility shall require another method of verifying5
	1138	+	compliance with this subsection (4)(b).6
	1139	+	SECTION 38. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-3.2-108, amend7
	1140	+	(8)(d)(I) as follows:8
	1141	+	40-3.2-108. Clean heat targets - legislative declaration -9
	1142	+	definitions - plans - rules - reports. (8) Employment and utility10
	1143	+	workforce. (d) In all decisions approving clean heat resources to be11
	1144	+	acquired as part of a clean heat plan, the commission shall consider the12
	1145	+	long-term impacts on Colorado's utility workforce as part of a just13
	1146	+	transition and shall give additional weight to a project that includes:14
	1147	+	(I) Training programs, including training through the division of15
	1148	+	employment and training in the department of labor and employment16
1144	1149		created in section 8-83-102, or
1145		-	APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS REGISTERED
1146		-	WITH THE
1147		-	UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 'S OFFICE OF
1148		-	APPRENTICESHIP OR
1149		-	a state apprenticeship council registered with
1150		-	AGENCY
1151		-	RECOGNIZED BY
1152		-	the United States department of labor;
1153		-	SECTION 39. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-42-107, amend
1154		-	(1)(b) introductory portion as follows:
1155		-	40-42-107. Labor standards - apprenticeship - supervision.
1156		-	(1) The authority shall ensure that, in any construction, expansion, or
1157		-	maintenance of facilities undertaken in Colorado pursuant to this article 42,
1158		-	all labor is performed either by the employees of an electric utility or by
1159		-	qualified contractors, or both, and that, except as otherwise provided in
1160		-	subsection (3) of this section, an electric utility not use a contractor unless:
1161		-	(b) The contractor's employees have access to an apprenticeship
1162		-	program registered with the United States department of labor's office of
1163		-	apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship council
1164		-	AGENCY recognized by
1165		-	that office and meeting the additional criteria specified in subsection (2) of
1166		-	this section; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not apply to:
1167		-	PAGE 31-SENATE BILL 23-051 SECTION 40. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
1168		-	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
1169		-	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.
1170		-	____________________________ ____________________________
1171		-	Steve Fenberg Julie McCluskie
1172		-	PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
1173		-	THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1174		-	____________________________ ____________________________
1175		-	Cindi L. Markwell Robin Jones
1176		-	SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
1177		-	THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1178		-	APPROVED________________________________________
1179		-	(Date and Time)
1180		-	_________________________________________
1181		-	Jared S. Polis
1182		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
1183		-	PAGE 32-SENATE BILL 23-051
	1150	+	APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS REGISTERED17
	1151	+	WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 'S OFFICE OF18
	1152	+	APPRENTICESHIP OR a state apprenticeship council registered with
	1153	+	AGENCY19
	1154	+	RECOGNIZED BY the United States department of labor;20
	1155	+	SECTION 39. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-42-107, amend21
	1156	+	(1)(b) introductory portion as follows:22
	1157	+	40-42-107. Labor standards - apprenticeship - supervision.23
	1158	+	(1) The authority shall ensure that, in any construction, expansion, or24
	1159	+	maintenance of facilities undertaken in Colorado pursuant to this article25
	1160	+	42, all labor is performed either by the employees of an electric utility or26
	1161	+	by qualified contractors, or both, and that, except as otherwise provided27
	1162	+	051
	1163	+	-38- in subsection (3) of this section, an electric utility not use a contractor1
	1164	+	unless:2
	1165	+	(b) The contractor's employees have access to an apprenticeship3
	1166	+	program registered with the United States department of labor's office of4
	1167	+	apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship council AGENCY recognized5
	1168	+	by that office and meeting the additional criteria specified in subsection6
	1169	+	(2) of this section; except that this apprenticeship requirement does not7
	1170	+	apply to:8
	1171	+	SECTION 40. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,9
	1172	+	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate10
	1173	+	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.11
	1174	+	051
	1175	+	-39-