SB-1227 • 2026

Department of Industrial Relations: apprenticeship pilot program.

Labor

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Durazo
Last action: 2026-06-11
Official status: Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
Effective date: Not listed

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Department of Industrial Relations: apprenticeship pilot program.

SB 1227, as amended, Durazo.

What This Bill Does

SB 1227, as amended, Durazo.
Department of Industrial Relations: apprenticeship pilot program.
Existing law provides for the establishment of apprenticeship programs in various trades, to be approved by the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards within the Department of Industrial Relations in any trade in the state or in a city or trade area whenever the apprentice training needs justify the establishment.
This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2028, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Department of Human Resources to partner with the bargaining units representing employees of DIR to design and develop an apprenticeship pilot program that addresses DIR’s staffing challenges.

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Bill History

2026-06-11 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
2026-06-10 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 10).
2026-06-01 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on P. E. & R. and L. & E.
2026-05-20 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2026-05-19 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-05-08 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 14.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
2026-04-24 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 4.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3903.) (April 15).
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 15.
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
2026-03-04 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1227, as amended, Durazo.
Department of Industrial Relations: apprenticeship pilot program.
Existing law provides for the establishment of apprenticeship programs in various trades, to be approved by the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards within the Department of Industrial Relations in any trade in the state or in a city or trade area whenever the apprentice training needs justify the establishment.
This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2028, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Department of Human Resources to partner with the bargaining units representing employees of DIR to design and develop an apprenticeship pilot program that addresses DIR’s staffing challenges. The bill would require the design, development, and administration of the program to meet specified requirements, including being consistent with the constitutional merit principle applicable to civil
service employment. The bill would require the program to meet specified requirements, including that the apprenticeship program classification pay scales be determined by the collective bargaining process. The bill would include related legislative findings and declarations.

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