Plain English Breakdown
The official bill title uses the phrase 'provide for preferences,' which confirms a preference exists but does not define its specific value or calculation method.
HB613: Preferences for Contractors Using Apprentices in Public Works
This bill changes state rules to give preferences to contractors or subcontractors participating in registered apprenticeship programs when bidding on certain public works construction contracts.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding the Department of Administrative Services.
- Provides for preferences in certain public works construction contracts to a contractor or subcontractor participating in a registered apprenticeship program.
- Repeals conflicting laws.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Administrative Services
- Contractors and subcontractors working on public works construction projects who participate in registered apprenticeship programs
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify which types of construction projects qualify for these preferences.
- The bill summary does not state how much preference a contractor receives, only that one is provided.
- No effective date is listed in the official metadata.