ColoradoHB25-11302025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Labor Requirements for Government Construction Projects

Sponsored By: Chris Kolker (Democratic), Jessie Danielson (Democratic), Michael Carter (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government

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Contractors must document construction apprenticeship use

Beginning July 1, 2027, firms awarded Colorado public project contracts worth at least $1 million must document apprenticeship compliance. They must submit records to the agency when a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing subcontractor is put under contract. This requirement applies only to projects receiving no federal money and does not apply where federal law prohibits it. Projects with labor agreements covering all construction work are exempt from the separate apprenticeship requirements. A referendum petition filed within 90 days after final legislative adjournment requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election. In that case, the law takes effect only after approval, on the later of July 1, 2027, or the Governor’s official vote declaration.

Labor agreements for public construction workers

Beginning July 1, 2027, Colorado agencies can require project labor agreements for public projects estimated at $1 million or more. Agencies must find that an agreement supports skilled staffing, cost savings, safety, quality, and timely completion. These agreements set workers’ employment terms and bind all project contractors and subcontractors. They must provide quick, binding dispute procedures, bar strikes and lockouts, and ensure a reliable supply of skilled workers. They must also promote job opportunities for underrepresented groups and allow selection of the lowest qualified, responsible bidder regardless of union status elsewhere. Projects with agreements covering all construction work are exempt from separate state apprenticeship-use and prevailing-wage requirements. A referendum petition filed within 90 days after final legislative adjournment requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election. In that case, the law takes effect only after approval, on the later of July 1, 2027, or the Governor’s official vote declaration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Amy Paschal
Democratic • House
Bob Marshall
Democratic • House
Chad Clifford
Democratic • House
Cecelia Espenoza
Democratic • House
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Javier Mabrey
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Jenny Willford
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Meg Froelich
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Rep. S. Bird
Affiliation unavailable
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Steven Woodrow
Democratic • House
Tisha Mauro
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
William Lindstedt
Democratic • Senate
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Democratic • Senate
Sen. F. Winter
Affiliation unavailable
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Julie Gonzales
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Katie Wallace
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Cutter
Democratic • Senate
Matt Ball
Democratic • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Mike Weissman
Democratic • Senate
Tony Exum
Democratic • Senate
Tom Sullivan
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 92 • No: 68

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 22 • No: 12

Senate vote • 4/25/2025

Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.001)

Yes: 12 • No: 23

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1130 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 40 • No: 22

House vote • 3/25/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1130 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 6 • No: 3

House vote • 3/6/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1130, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 8 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

Governor Signed
6/3/2025House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
5/15/2025House
Signed by the President of the Senate
5/15/2025Senate
Sent to the Governor
5/15/2025House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/28/2025Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/25/2025Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
4/22/2025Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
4/3/2025Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/31/2025House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
3/28/2025House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
3/27/2025House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
3/25/2025House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations
3/6/2025House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
1/28/2025House

Bill Text

Engrossed
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Final Act
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House Business Affairs & Labor Preamend
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Introduced
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Reengrossed
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Rerevised
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Revised
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Signed Act
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