AB-1235
Labor & Employment

California State University: skilled and trained workforce requirement.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires contractors on CSU construction projects to use skilled and trained workers for all building trades work.
  • Mandates contractors to provide enforceable commitments for using qualified workers at all subcontractor levels.
  • Exempts contractors who participate in project labor agreements that ensure skilled workforce requirements.
  • Takes effect for new project labor agreements starting January 1, 2026.

Summary

Assembly Member Rogers' legislation would require contractors working on California State University construction and design projects to commit to using skilled and trained workforces throughout their subcontractor networks. The measure adds new workforce qualification standards to existing CSU contracting procedures that allow trustees to bundle design services and construction under single agreements.

Under the proposed requirements, contractors must provide enforceable commitments that they and all subcontractors will employ skilled and trained workers for any project tasks falling within apprenticeable building and construction trades. The bill outlines three compliance pathways: contractors can either make direct workforce commitments or participate in project labor agreements (PLAs) - either through existing CSU agreements or by establishing their own PLA binding all subcontractors. Projects operating under CSU labor agreements established before January 2026 would maintain their current terms.

The measure builds upon existing Public Contract Code provisions that permit public entities to require skilled workforce commitments. While maintaining core CSU contracting elements like competitive bidding and certified architectural oversight, it adds workforce qualifications as a prerequisite for contractor prequalification, shortlisting, and contract awards. These changes would apply to agreements where CSU trustees determine that combining design and construction services serves the university's interests.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Higher Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Higher Education Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Higher Education]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
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Jessica CalozaD
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Mark GonzalezD
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Heather HadwickR
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Chris RogersD
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Jose SolacheD
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Sade ElhawaryD
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Introduced By

Chris Rogers
Chris RogersD
California State Assembly Member
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Latest Voting History

April 29, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Higher Education Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
80210PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires contractors on CSU construction projects to use skilled and trained workers for all building trades work.
  • Mandates contractors to provide enforceable commitments for using qualified workers at all subcontractor levels.
  • Exempts contractors who participate in project labor agreements that ensure skilled workforce requirements.
  • Takes effect for new project labor agreements starting January 1, 2026.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Chris Rogers
Chris RogersD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Rogers' legislation would require contractors working on California State University construction and design projects to commit to using skilled and trained workforces throughout their subcontractor networks. The measure adds new workforce qualification standards to existing CSU contracting procedures that allow trustees to bundle design services and construction under single agreements.

Under the proposed requirements, contractors must provide enforceable commitments that they and all subcontractors will employ skilled and trained workers for any project tasks falling within apprenticeable building and construction trades. The bill outlines three compliance pathways: contractors can either make direct workforce commitments or participate in project labor agreements (PLAs) - either through existing CSU agreements or by establishing their own PLA binding all subcontractors. Projects operating under CSU labor agreements established before January 2026 would maintain their current terms.

The measure builds upon existing Public Contract Code provisions that permit public entities to require skilled workforce commitments. While maintaining core CSU contracting elements like competitive bidding and certified architectural oversight, it adds workforce qualifications as a prerequisite for contractor prequalification, shortlisting, and contract awards. These changes would apply to agreements where CSU trustees determine that combining design and construction services serves the university's interests.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Higher Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Higher Education Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Higher Education]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

April 29, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Higher Education Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
80210PASS

Contacts

Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Chris RogersD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member