SB 379 (2022) "heads up" notes sent to GOP legislators on Gov. Brian Kemp's Registered Apprenticeship Program

Below are the “Heads up” emails and a text I sent during the 2022 General Assembly session to key Republican legislators in an effort to convince them to insert language that would exclude illegal alien employees and illegal aliens employers from the taxpayer-funded Registered Apprenticeship Program created in 2022’s SB 379.

I have screenshots of all of them. I left my many typos in.

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* The below email was sent to Sen. Brian Strickland on Feb 22, 2022 at 9:13 AM. Sen. Strickland was the lead sponsor of SB 379. I did not receive a reply.

Senator Strickland,

I have only glanced at your bill (SB 379) and may have read over or missed language that insures the apprentice workers receiving the benefits of state funds and effort are eligible to work under federal law – not illegal aliens.

Could you please direct me to any such language or briefly explain why this is not needed?

That you if you take the time to reply.

D.A. King

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The below email (subject line “my first email had wrong wording…” was sent on March 28, 2022 at 2:44 PM to Reps Ginny Ehrhart, Chuck Martin, Rick Jasperse, Trey Kelly, David Knight, and Katie Dempsey

“Apprentice’ means a person who is at least 15 years of age, except where a higher minimum age is required by law, who is employed in an eligible apprenticeable occupation, and is registered in Georgia with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.Does not exclude illegals.

Apprenticeship sponsor’ means:

(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or

(B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Does not exclude illegal alien employers . Does not exclude illegal alien employers

State grant to apprentice sponsors should exclude illegals – so should definition of “apprentice.”

**Advise adding: “Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to permit the issuance of a benefit, state grant or direct payment without verification under Code Section 50-36-1.”

And making the definition of “apprentice” include U.S. Citizen or Lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

dak

sorry for the rushed typo ridden previous email.”

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The below email was sent on March 28, 2022 at 1:50 PM to Senators Mike Dugan, Bruce Thompson & Butch Miller who were on the Senate Economic Development Committee Chaired by Sen. Thompson. And to Reps Chuck Martin, Ginny Ehrhart, Kasey Carpenter, Katie Dempsey, Robert Dickey, Matt Dubnik, Rick Jasperse, Trey Kelly, David Knight, Dale Washburn, Marcus Wiedower and Rick Williams. The Reps were the Republicans on the House Higher Education Committee chaired by Rep. Chuck Martin that passed out Senate Bill 379.

“We cannot locate en exception for black market labor. Very grateful if anyone on the committee or any sponsors can help us find that exception.

**Advise adding: “Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate, override, or amend any licensing compact entered into by the State of Georgia or to permit the issuance of a benefit, state grant or direct payment without verification under Code Section 50-36-1.”

And making the definition of “apprentice” include U.S. Citizen or Lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

The below text was sent on March 28, at 1:51 PM to then Sen. Bruce Thompson who was Chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee. I received no reply. Thompson was a candidate for Ga. Dept. of Labor Commissioner at the time and is now serving in that capacity.

The below Email was sent to Rep Chuck Martin on March 29, 2022 at 7:55 AM

Rep. Martin, thank you for addressing one of my concerns ( I had two, apprentice and the Apprenticeship sponsor running an apprenticeship) on SB 379. I watched your hearing and the vote this morning. I still have a question on the eligibility of the entity that can receive the (up to) $10k payment from state coffers.

I don’t think the second question has been addressed. Please correct me if I missed it?

* What if this guy had some kind of apprenticeship program and claims “apprenticeship sponsor” status? ( I am asking, not telling). Could he still participate and create an apprenticeship program – and get state money? Georgia is over run by illegal aliens operating businesses.

Lines 29 – 33 SB 379

(4) ‘Apprenticeship sponsor’ means:
(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or
(B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

it seems like the belt and suspenders concept would change the “or” to “and?” – & why not add requirement that all concerned be either U.S. citizens or LPRs?

I only noticed this language yesterday just before I called and emailed you. Sorry for the confusing email yesterday. I have not seen the USDOL language on any of this.

If I am missing something. pleas let me know?

Thank you,

dak

*Note:*(Rep Martin Replied at 8:32 AM with “Taking a look at all aspects prior to Rules, Chuck.”)

The below open records request to TCSG is pasted in reverse order – my original ORR is on the bottom., most recent reply on top.

D.A. King,

Thank you for your patience, D.A., and for taking the time to submit your Open Records Request. Pursuant to subparagraph (b)(I)(A) of O.C.G.A. 50-18-71, we are responding in a reasonable timeframe. You have requested copies of SAVE affidavits, applications, and Secure and Verifiable ID documents collected from specified employer participants in the apprenticeship program.

At this time, the requested records do not exist. The awarded companies were recently announced, and we are in the initial stages of the contracting process. This process includes the hiring of apprentices, submission of required documentation, and the verification of information prior to contracts to be drafted and executed.

It is anticipated that the requested records may become available by late February or early March. It would be best to submit a new request at that time to obtain the information.

Should you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

When submitting future requests, use our ORR portal: Legal Services – TCSG | Technical College System of Georgia

Kind regards,

Leigh Keever

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Leigh Keever, M.A.

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

Technical College System of Georgia

1800 Century Place, NE, Ste. 400

Atlanta, GA 30345

404-679-4971–office

lkeever@tcsg.edu |www.TCSG.edu

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From: D. A. King <dk
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:32 AM
To: Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu>
Subject: Re: ORR

CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Thank you.

dak

Sent from my iPhone

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On Dec 3, 2024, at 11:28 AM, Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu> wrote:

Mr. King,

Thank you for contacting the TCSG with your Open Records Act request. Pursuant to subparagraph (b)(I)(A) of O.C.G.A. 50-18-71 we wanted to notify you that the breadth of acquiring the requested data will take longer than the 3-day period. We anticipate having the documents you are requesting to you no later than Friday the 13^th of December.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,

Leigh Keever

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Leigh Keever, M.A.

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

Technical College System of Georgia

1800 Century Place, NE, Ste. 400

Atlanta, GA 30345

404-679-4971–office

lkeever@tcsg.edu |www.TCSG.edu

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From: D.A. King <>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 10:15 AM
To: Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu>; D’Alessio, Mark <MDAlessio@tcsg.edu>
Subject: ORR

Please regard this email as my official open record request for copies of documents pertaining to compliance with OCGA 50-36-1 in the HDAP Apprenticeship Program.

Please send me copies of SAVE affidavits, applications, and Secure and Verifiable ID collected from the below employer participants in the apprenticeship program. I understand that there may be some redaction.

5 Points Electrical

Ace Electric Inc.

All & Everything LLC

Ascendum Machinery Inc

B & W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Bargeron Electric Company LLC

Caterpillar BCP, Inc.

Croy Electrical Inc.

Silver Sheet Metal

Delta Plumbing Inc.

Thank you,

D.A. King.