Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 260 — An Act relating to penalties for violating a requirement for a certificate of fitness; relating to joint and several liability for unpaid construction wages; and relating to the jurisdiction of the office of administrative hearings over certificate of fitness administrative fine hearings.

Last action — (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill addresses penalties for fitness certificate violations and unpaid construction wages liability.

This bill sets penalties for contractors violating fitness certificate rules and establishes joint liability for unpaid construction wages. It also outlines the procedure for imposing administrative fines.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may benefit from enhanced protections regarding unpaid wages under construction contracts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

141 added · 150 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 260 changes the penalties for contractors who violate certain regulations. Previously, a contractor's registration would be suspended after a second violation and permanently revoked after a third violation; now, the suspension occurs after the first violation, and the registration can be revoked permanently after a second violation. Additionally, the fine for first and second violations is clearly set at $1,000 specifically for registered contractors. These changes aim to strengthen enforcement and accountability among contractors, ensuring compliance with important regulations.

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34-LS1242\I CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS1242\N HOUSE BILL NO.
260(L&C) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Referred:
260 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
1/20/26 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to penalties for violating a requirement for a certificate of fitness;
Labor and Commerce, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to penalties for violating a requirement for a certificate of fitness;
(i) If a registered contractor is found to have knowingly violated a provision of AS 18.62, the contractor's registration shall be suspended for a period of 90 days for a second violation.
(i) If a registered contractor is found to have knowingly violated a provision of AS 18.62, the contractor's registration shall be suspended for a period of 90 days.
A contractor's registration shall be permanently revoked upon a third finding that the contractor knowingly violated a provision of AS 18.62.
A contractor's registration shall be permanently revoked upon a second finding that the contractor knowingly violated a provision of AS 18.62.
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, the department may impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 on an employer who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation HB0260b -1- CSHB 260(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\I adopted under this chapter.
(a) The department may impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 on an employer or employee who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter.
(b) In addition to the penalties that may apply under AS 08.18.121, the department shall impose a fine of $1,000 on a registered contractor for the first and second violations by the contractor of a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter.
HB0260a -1- HB 260 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\N (b) The department shall issue a written notice of an administrative fine imposed under (a) of this section, together with a statement of the reason for the fine, a copy of the applicable procedures, and notice of an opportunity to request a hearing, including the contact information for making the request, within 30 days after the date of the notice of the fine.
(c) The department shall issue a written notice of an administrative fine imposed under (a) or (b) of this section, together with a statement of the reason for the fine, a copy of the applicable procedures, and notice of an opportunity to request a hearing, including the contact information for making the request, within 30 days after the date of the notice of the fine.
(c) If a person who is issued a notice of an administrative fine under (b) of this section fails to request a hearing within 30 days after the date of the notice, the right to a hearing is waived, and the administrative fine is not subject to judicial review.
The department shall advise in the written notice that additional violations may result in the suspension or permanent revocation of a contractor's registration in accordance with AS 08.18.121.
(d) If a person who is issued a notice of an administrative fine under (c) of this section fails to request a hearing within 30 days after the date of the notice, the right to a hearing is waived, and the administrative fine is not subject to judicial review.
(e) A decision of a hearing officer under this section is a final administrative decision subject to review by a superior court under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
(d) A decision of a hearing officer under this section is a final administrative decision subject to review by a superior court under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
(b) This section does not apply to (1) an employee covered by a bona fide collective bargaining CSHB 260(L&C) -2- HB0260b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\I agreement that provides a grievance procedure resulting in a final and binding decision and that provides a mechanism for recovering unpaid wages and benefits on behalf of the employee covered by the agreement;
(b) This section does not apply to (1) an employee covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement that provides a grievance procedure resulting in a final and binding decision and that provides a mechanism for recovering unpaid wages and benefits on behalf of the employee covered by the agreement;
or (3) a project owner if the construction contract relates to real property consisting of one commercial unit.
or (3) a project owner if the construction contract relates to real property HB 260 -2- HB0260a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\N consisting of one commercial unit.
(a) A subcontractor performing work on a HB0260b -3- CSHB 260(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\I project within the scope of a construction contract entered into by a project owner and contractor shall provide the following records to the project owner or contractor upon the owner's or contractor's request:
(a) A subcontractor performing work on a project within the scope of a construction contract entered into by a project owner and contractor shall provide the following records to the project owner or contractor upon the owner's or contractor's request:
(2) the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor and the name of any additional subcontractor employed by the subcontractor to perform work on the project;
HB0260a -3- HB 260 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\N (2) the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor and the name of any additional subcontractor employed by the subcontractor to perform work on the project;
(b) A subcontractor shall provide records described in (a) of this section to an authorized representative of an employee only if (1) the record contains information pertaining specifically to the employee on whose behalf the authorized representative is acting;
(b) A subcontractor may provide records described in (a) of this section to an authorized representative of an employee only if (1) the record contains information pertaining specifically to the employee on whose behalf the authorized representative is acting;
CSHB 260(L&C) -4- HB0260b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\I (d) Nothing in this section affects the duty of a project owner or contractor to timely pay a subcontractor, except that a project owner or contractor may withhold payment to a subcontractor in an amount equal to the amount of wages owed to employees of the subcontractor that the owner or contractor has paid on behalf of the subcontractor.
(d) Nothing in this section affects the duty of a project owner or contractor to timely pay a subcontractor, except that a project owner or contractor may withhold payment to a subcontractor in an amount equal to the amount of wages owed to employees of the subcontractor that the owner or contractor has paid on behalf of the subcontractor.
(e) A contractor or subcontractor may not disclose personally identifying information about workers who perform work on a construction project except to the extent necessary to comply with federal and state laws.
(e) A contractor or subcontractor may not disclose personally identifying information about workers who perform work on a construction project except to the HB 260 -4- HB0260a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1242\N extent necessary to comply with federal and state laws.
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The bill introduces new penalties for violating certificate of fitness requirements and establishes joint liability for project owners regarding unpaid construction wages.

  • AS 08.18.121

    (i) If a registered contractor is found to have knowingly violated a provision of AS 18.62, the contractor's registration shall be suspended for a period of 90 days for a second violation. A contractor's registration shall be permanently revoked upon a third finding that the contractor knowingly violated a provision of AS 18.62.

    This adds a new subsection that outlines a suspension and revocation process for contractors who violate specific provisions.

  • AS 18.62.080

    AS 18.62.080 is repealed → Sec. 18.62.080. Administrative fine and procedure. (a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, the department may impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 on an employer who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter. (b) In addition to the penalties that may apply under AS 08.18.121, the department shall impose a fine of $1,000 on a registered contractor for the first and second violations by the contractor of a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter.

    This change updates the existing law to establish a procedure for imposing administrative fines and specifies fines for contractor violations.

  • AS 23.10

    Sec. 23.10.700. Employer's liability for compensation. (a) A project owner that enters into a construction contract with a contractor shall be jointly and severally liable with the contractor for unpaid wages owed to an employee of the contractor and an employee of a subcontractor at any tier for work performed on a project within the scope of the construction contract. The provisions in this subsection may not be waived.

    This adds a new section that establishes joint liability for project owners regarding unpaid wages to employees of contractors and subcontractors.

  • AS 23.10

    Sec. 23.10.710. Claims for unpaid construction wages. (a) An employee of a contractor or subcontractor, or an authorized representative of the employee, may bring suit against a project owner, contractor, or subcontractor in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover unpaid wages.

    This addition allows employees to sue for unpaid wages and clarifies their rights in seeking remedies.

  • AS 23.10

    Sec. 23.10.720. Payroll records. (a) A subcontractor performing work on a project within the scope of a construction contract entered into by a project owner and contractor shall provide the following records to the project owner or contractor upon the owner's or contractor's request: ...

    This introduces a requirement for subcontractors to provide payroll records to project owners and contractors.

  • AS 44.64.030(a)

    (52) AS 18.62.080 (certificates of fitness).

    This adds a new paragraph to specify the jurisdiction of administrative hearings related to certificates of fitness.

  • This Act applies to work performed by employees of a contractor or subcontractor under a contract entered into on or after the effective date of this Act.

    This specifies the applicability of the new provisions to future contracts.

Action History

  1. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  2. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  3. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Delayed to 9:00 am --

  4. (H) FINANCE at 08:00 AM ADAMS 519

  5. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --

  6. (H) FINANCE at 06:00 PM ADAMS 519

  7. (H) -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  8. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  9. (H) -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  10. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  11. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 2:00 pm --

  12. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  13. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  14. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  15. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  16. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  17. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  18. (H) FN3: (CED)

  19. (H) FN2: ZERO(LWF)

  20. (H) FN1: (LWF)

  21. (H) AM: SADDLER

  22. (H) NR: COULOMBE, D.NELSON

  23. (H) DP: FRIER, CARRICK, FIELDS, HALL

  24. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 4DP 2NR 1AM

  25. (H) Moved CSHB 260(L&C) Out of Committee

  26. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  27. (H) Heard & Held

  28. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  29. (H) Heard & Held

  30. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  31. (H) L&C, FIN

  32. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  33. (H) Prefile released 1/16/26

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HB 260 is sponsored by Andy Josephson (D).
What is the current status of HB 260?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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