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HB4012Introduced in the House

Relating to labor contractors; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The Act tells the CCB to work with BOLI to carry out a targeted assessment initiative. The Act becomes law 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). [Digest: This Act tells BOLI to study the laws that govern labor contractors. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).] [Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the adequacy of the statutory provisions governing labor contractors. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027.] Directs the Construction Contractors Board to consult and collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to carry out a targeted assessment initiative to observe and collect information regarding the use of services of unlicensed labor contractors and unlicensed construction labor contractors at construction job sites. Requires the board and the bureau to report on the operation and outcomes of the targeted assessment initiative to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than October 1, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Where it stands

Chapter 6, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

March 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 25, 2026

27

Yes

2

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
David Smith1Absent
Noah Robinson2No
Jeffrey Golden3Yes
Floyd Prozanski4Yes
Richard Anderson5Yes
Cedric Hayden6Yes
James Manning7Yes
Sara Gelser Blouin8Yes
Fred Girod9Yes
Deb Patterson10Yes

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.

  3. Public Hearing scheduled.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  6. Second reading.

  7. Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.

  8. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  9. Referred to Labor and Business.

  10. Public Hearing held.

  11. Work Session held.

  12. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

  13. Second reading.

  14. Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.

  15. Carried over to 02-25 by unanimous consent.

  16. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 1--Smith DB.

  17. Starr, Thatcher declared potential conflict of interest by unanimous consent.

  18. Speaker signed.

  19. President signed.

  20. Governor signed.

  21. Chapter 6, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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