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    AB-1235
    Labor & Employment

    California State University: skilled and trained workforce requirement.

    Introduced
    CA
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    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

    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
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Chris Rogers
    Chris RogersD
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View 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

    View 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
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member