ONE-TO-ONE APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN RATIOS

HB 68 requires a one-to-one ratio of apprentices to journeyman supervisors in New Mexico's construction industry trades. It mandates that each apprentice must be directly supervised by a certified journeyman holding the relevant trade certification, as recognized by the state's licensing department. The bill amends existing law to explicitly limit the apprentice-to-journeyman ratio to 1:1 for building and construction trades, ensuring individualized supervision. This directly affects construction apprentices and their certified supervisors within registered trade programs. The law would take effect July 1, 2025, if enacted.