HB 4027: Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; and prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a study of the manner in which state labor agencies in other states are funded. Directs the director to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] <b>Amends the Workers' Benefit Fund assessment statute to direct the Department of Consumer and Business Services to set an additional assessment rate in order to deposit in a new BOLI Expenses Fund at least the greater of a minimum dollar amount or 12 months of projected expenses to fund the duties of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, subject to a cap on the costs of new positions, to reimburse certain related expenses of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services and to create and maintain a 12-month reserve in the new fund. Prohibits the transfer of assessment moneys in the Workers' Benefit Fund to the new fund to make up the new assessment amounts. Raises the maximum fee amount paid by public agencies that award public works contracts subject to the prevailing wage rate. Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to submit a biennial report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to labor that examines whether the maximum fee amount raises enough revenue for the bureau to meet its staffing needs. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Democratic/Working Families 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Chapter 30, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
2. March 31, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 6, 2026President signed.
4. March 5, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 4, 2026Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
6. March 3, 2026Second reading.
7. March 3, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
8. March 2, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.
9. February 27, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
10. February 27, 2026Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.
11. February 26, 2026Second reading.
12. February 25, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.

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