ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: COM DPA 10-0-0-0

HB 2090: apprenticeship programs; completion; ROC filings

Sponsor: Representative Hendrix, LD 14

Caucus & COW

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteOverview

Requires a person to file a certificate of completion relating to apprenticeship programs with the Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

History

According to the Arizona Department of Labor, apprenticeship programs provide apprentices occupational related skills including on-the-job training. Programs must be registered with the Arizona Apprenticeship Office.

The Arizona Apprenticeship Advisory Committee coordinates, advices and recommends approval of procedures for the registration of apprenticeship programs and establishes quality thresholds of employers and employees in a sound, voluntary system of apprenticeship for men and women in skilled trades and occupations. Currently, there are over 40 approved apprenticeship programs offered through the Department of Labor.

Provisions

1.   Directs a person who completes a construction trade apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or the Arizona Department of Economic Security to file a certificate of completion with the ROC. (Sec 1)

2.   Requires the ROC to maintain the certificates of completion. (Sec 1)

Amendments

Committee on Commerce

1.   Adds that any updates to the certificate of completion including continuing education courses must be filed with the ROC.

2.   Permits an entity that issues a person a certificate of completion may file such certificate with the ROC on behalf of the person.

3.   Clarifies the certificate of completion and any updates to the certificate must be maintained by the ROC.

 

 

 

 

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