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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

     Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Edwards, Solomon, Slater, Diaz, and Shanley

     Date Introduced: January 12, 2023

     Referred To: House Corporations

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 37-2 of the General Laws entitled "State Purchases" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

     37-2-82. Utilization of North American Contractor Certification companies.

     (a) All public works renovation projects that exceed an aggregate amount of one million

dollars ($1,000,000), and all new construction projects that exceed an aggregate amount of five

million dollars ($5,000,000), that include glazing work, shall have glazing work performed by

North American Contractor Certification ("NACC") certified companies and initially, on and after

July 1, 2024, shall have one architectural glass and metal technician ("AGMT") certified worker

employed by the company or contractor. On and after January 1, 2025, each crew performing work

that meets the criteria of this section shall have one AGMT certified worker on site. On and after

January 1, 2026, for each crew performing work that meets the criteria of this section, twenty-five

percent (25%) of that crew shall be comprised of AGMT certified individuals on site. On and after

January 1, 2027, for each crew performing work that meets the criteria of the section, fifty percent

(50%) of that crew shall be comprised of AGMT certified individuals on site.

     (b) As used herein, the term "glazing work" includes, but is not limited to, replacement and

installation of windows, curtain walls, interior glass partitions, glass handrails, aluminum

entrances, skylights, store fronts, and general installation of architectural glass and metal.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

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     This act would provide that certain public works renovation projects that include glazing

work would have the glazing work performed by North American Contractor Certification certified

companies. The act would also provide that crews on such projects would include a number of

architectural glass and metal technician-certified workers within those work crews.

     This act would take effect on July 1, 2023

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