California State University: skilled and trained workforce requirement.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a new pre‑qualification rule for any contractor seeking a design‑build contract with the California State University system: they must give an enforceable promise that they and all their subcontractors will use a skilled and trained workforce for every apprenticeable trade. The requirement does not apply if a project labor agreement is already in place or if the work is for housing development, including dormitories. It is intended to boost workforce development and ensure quality on university construction projects.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 5. Page 3877.) · Jan 29, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 15, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 3, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jan 22, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Jun 4, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
3. Jan 29, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 5. Page 3877.)
4. Jan 29, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
5. Jan 26, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. Jan 22, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
7. Jan 22, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (January 22).
8. Jan 22, 2026Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Page 3806.)
9. May 23, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
10. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
11. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Apr 3, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 2). Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chris Rogers (D) · sponsor
• Rogers

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