Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
This bill requires contractors bidding on New Jersey public works projects (funded by public funds) to certify that each employee meets one of three minimum qualifications: a high school or GED diploma, enrollment in an equivalent apprenticeship program, or four years of verifiable work experience as a tradesperson. Contractors must provide documentation to verify these qualifications during electronic registration with the state. The law directly affects construction and labor contractors working on public projects, ensuring workers meet basic education or experience standards. It amends existing registration requirements under P.L.1999, c.238, with enforcement tied to contractor registration status.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2024
Last action Jun 30, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Nov 14, 2024
Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
lower
3 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrea Katz
DDemocratic
P
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
Co
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Hutchison
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Bailey
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Garnet Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Simmons
DDemocratic
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