Bill Sponsor
Colorado House Bill 1007
Session 2021A
State Apprenticeship Agency
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 23, 2021
Sponsors
Democrat
Tom Sullivan
Democrat
David Ortiz
Democrat
Jessie Danielson
Democrat
Robert Rodriguez
First Action
Feb 16, 2021
Latest Action
Jun 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1007
State
Colorado
Session
2021A
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
The act creates the state apprenticeship agency (SAA) in the department of labor and employment (department) and specifies that it exercises its powers, duties, and functions, including rule-making, regulation, licensing, and registration, the promulgation of rates and standards, and the rendering of findings, orders, and adjudications, independently of the executive director of the department. The executive director of the department is required to appoint the director of the SAA. The purpose of the SAA is to:Serve as the primary point of contact with the United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship concerning apprentices and registered apprenticeship programs; Accelerate new apprenticeship program growth and assist in promotion and development; and Oversee apprenticeship programs, including registration, required standards for registration, certification, quality assurance, record-keeping, compliance with federal laws and standards, and provision of administrative and technical assistance. The director of the SAA is authorized to promulgate rules to implement the state apprenticeship registration program.The director of the SAA is required to establish the state apprenticeship council (SAC) and an interagency advisory committee (IAC) on apprenticeship. The governor and the director of the SAA appoint the members of the state apprenticeship council and the interagency advisory committee.The SAC is charged with overseeing registered apprenticeship programs for the building and construction trades in this state and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and standards. The IAC is charged with the same responsibilities for all other apprenticeships not in the building and construction trades. Both entities are charged with:Registering with and maintaining the standards of the United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship and developing standards for registration for their respective apprenticeship programs; Resolving conflicts and complaints that arise between parties to apprenticeship agreements; Reviewing apprenticeship program performance; Making recommendations concerning apprenticeship programs to the director of the state apprenticeship agency; Providing technical and professional guidance and promoting best practices; Developing administrative policies to ensure safety and quality standards; Providing an annual report to the executive director of the department of labor and employment; and Advising the SAA concerning their assigned functions and formulating policies for their respective industries. The act establishes a joint resolution committee of the state apprenticeship council and the interagency advisory committee to resolve conflicts between the 2 entities and to define their respective jurisdictions.Additionally, the act requires the state apprenticeship agency to accept applications for registration of apprenticeship programs beginning July 1, 2023. The state apprenticeship agency may deregister an apprenticeship program for noncompliance with the requirements in the act. The state apprenticeship agency shall conduct a hearing upon request of the SAC or the IAC regarding issues of noncompliance and deregistration.The apprenticeship program is repealed, effective September 1, 2029, after a review of the director's functions is performed.To implement this act, $485,249 is appropriated to the department of labor and employment for use by the SAA. From this amount $85,072 is appropriated to the department of law, and $78,598 is appropriated to the office of the governor.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Actions (19)
06/23/2021
Office of the Governor
Governor Signed
06/22/2021
Office of the Governor
Sent to the Governor
06/22/2021
House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
06/22/2021
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
06/21/2021
House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
06/07/2021
Senate
Senate Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass
06/07/2021
Colorado General Assembly
First Conference Committee Result was to Adopt Rerevised w/ Amendments
06/03/2021
House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee
06/02/2021
House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
06/01/2021
Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/28/2021
Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
05/28/2021
Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
05/24/2021
Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations
05/12/2021
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
05/12/2021
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/11/2021
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
05/07/2021
House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
03/11/2021
House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations
02/16/2021
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor + Appropriations
Sources
Record Created
Feb 16, 2021 12:04:30 AM
Record Updated
Nov 10, 2021 8:05:46 PM