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ColoradoHB25-12842025 Regular SessionHouse

Regulating Apprentices in Licensed Trades

Sponsored By: Monica Duran (Democratic), Tom Sullivan (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Labor & EmploymentProfessions & Occupations

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Tighter registration rules for electrical apprentices

Beginning January 1, 2027, Colorado electrical contractors face new apprentice registration rules. Covered registered apprenticeship programs must train apprentices only for the federally recognized electrical occupation, code 47.2111. This requirement excludes apprentices trained directly by contractors or through electrical programs not registered with federal or recognized state apprenticeship agencies. After a board notice of noncompliance, contractors have 30 days to provide proof of eligibility. Registration stays active if eligibility is verified within 60 days after notice; otherwise, the board must remove it, barring electrical apprentice work. The law also provides for registration renewal at least every 12 months and a possible fee for database maintenance. The state must publish qualifying electrical program lists quarterly, and the board can sanction employers for ongoing noncompliance.

Tighter registration rules for plumbing apprentices

Beginning January 1, 2027, Colorado plumbing contractors face new apprentice registration rules. Covered registered programs must train apprentices for federally recognized plumbing or mechanical-related occupations: codes 17.3013, 47.2152, or 49.9021. This requirement excludes apprentices trained directly by contractors or through plumbing programs not registered with federal or recognized state apprenticeship agencies. After a board notice of noncompliance, contractors have 30 days to provide proof of eligibility. Registration stays active if eligibility is verified within 60 days after notice; otherwise, the board must remove it, barring plumbing apprentice work.

State agencies must check apprentice eligibility

Colorado's apprenticeship agency and Department of Regulatory Agencies must establish data-sharing agreements by July 1, 2027. This duty applies only when existing resources or sufficient gifts, grants, or donations are available. The agreements help boards check whether electrical and plumbing apprentices meet the occupation requirements for registration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessie Danielson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 31

Senate vote • 5/2/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1284 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1284 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 6 • No: 1

House vote • 4/21/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 41 • No: 21

House vote • 4/17/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1284 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 4

House vote • 4/2/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1284, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/3/2025House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/14/2025House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/14/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/14/2025House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/2/2025Senate

  6. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/1/2025Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/1/2025Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    4/29/2025Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

    4/23/2025Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/21/2025House

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/17/2025House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/17/2025House

  13. House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations

    4/2/2025House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

    2/24/2025House

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