AB 1235: California State University: skilled and trained workforce requirement.
The bill aims to require contractors to demonstrate a commitment to using a skilled and trained workforce for certain projects. Contractors must provide an enforceable commitment to the university that they and their subcontractors will use skilled and trained workforce for apprenticeable occupations in the building and construction trades. This requirement applies to projects chosen through a competitive bidding process. The bill excludes projects for housing development from its provisions.
| Sep. 20, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 362, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 20, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 8.). |
| Enrolled August 30, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate August 25, 2026 |
| Passed IN Assembly January 29, 2026 |
| Amended IN Assembly January 22, 2026 |
| Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2025 |
| Introduced by Assembly Member Rogers |
February 21, 2025 |
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 10708 of the Public Contract Code is amended to read:10708.
(a) When, in the opinion of the trustees, the best interests of the California State University dictate, the trustees may enter into an agreement with a contractor to provide all or significant portions of the design services and construction of a project under this chapter. The contractor shall design the project pursuant to the scope of services set forth in the request for proposals, build the project, and present the completed project to the trustees for their approval and acceptance.