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AR 17: Relative to women in carpentry.
What AR 17 does, verified May 15, 2025
This bill aims to promote and support women in the carpentry trade. It would require contractors to include a certain percentage of female laborers on job sites, and would also provide training and education programs to help women develop the necessary skills to pursue careers in carpentry. The bill also seeks to address the lack of diversity in the construction industry by increasing opportunities for women to work in the field and promoting equal pay for equal work.
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| Mar. 24, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| Mar. 24, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Page 807.). |
| Mar. 10, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 10). |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar. 03, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textAmended version, March 3, 2025 · 394 words
| Amended IN Assembly March 03, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 17
| Introduced by Assembly Member Dixon |
February 21, 2025 |
Relative to women in carpentry.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 17, as amended, Dixon.
WHEREAS, Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills (B.O.O.T.S.) is a four-week preapprenticeship program designed by the Council of Carpenters the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Fund to empower and assist women who are interested in becoming a union carpenter; and
WHEREAS, The B.O.O.T.S. program assists women in obtaining meaningful training opportunities, and serves as an introduction to carpentry, workplace safety, math, framing, concrete form building, and more; and
WHEREAS, The B.O.O.T.S. program identifies, recruits, and prepares women to be successful on the job. B.O.O.T.S. helps lay the groundwork for the cultural changes needed at construction sites by working with established community-based organizations that primarily assist women in the trades; and
WHEREAS, The percentage of women in apprenticeships across all programs in California is 2.6 percent, and there are 376 women enrolled in B.O.O.T.S. in California, where 74 percent graduate and are hired by signatory contractors; and
WHEREAS, Women bring valuable skills and expertise to the workforce and play a crucial role in supporting the economy through their contributions to the trades, and their involvement in construction projects drives economic growth and supports community development; and
WHEREAS, As more women enter the trades, they assist in filling critical skill gaps, which ensures a steady supply of trained professionals; and
WHEREAS, Participation by women in the trades drives industry growth by enabling teams to effectively handle larger and more complex projects; and
WHEREAS, Programs like B.O.O.T.S. empower women to succeed in the industry, which facilitates generationally transformative change within their families and communities; and
WHEREAS, The inclusion of women in the trades promotes diversity, which is essential for innovation and creativity. A diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives and ideas, which enhances problem-solving capabilities and addresses challenges within the industry; and
WHEREAS, Women in the trades serve as role models and mentors, inspiring future generations and fostering a more inclusive workforce; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes the importance of women in carpentry, specifically the success of the Council of Carpenters’ the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Fund’s B.O.O.T.S. program; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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