H-1250

   Amend House File 639 as follows:
   1.  Page 1, line 25, by striking <a written agreement> and inserting <the acceptance and recording of a written agreement by the Iowa office of apprenticeship>
   2.  Page 1, by striking lines 30 and 31.
   3.  Page 2, line 14, after <sponsor> by inserting <or the termination of the apprenticeship agreement at the request of apprentice>
   4.  Page 2, by striking lines 22 through 27.
   5.  Page 2, line 29, after <development> by inserting <, or the director’s designee>
   6.  Page 2, by striking line 33 and inserting: 
   <13.  “Employer” means a person or organization employing an apprentice, whether or not such person or organization is a party to an apprenticeship agreement with the apprentice.>
   7.  Page 3, lines 8 and 9, by striking <or the United States department of labor, office of apprenticeship>
   8.  Page 3, by striking lines 18 through 24 and inserting: 
   <18.  “Mentor” or “journeyworker” means an individual who has attained a level of skills, abilities, competencies, and knowledge of a trade or craft, either through formal apprenticeship or through practical on-the-job experiences and training, to be recognized by an individual’s employer as being qualified to perform the work of the trade or craft. “Mentor” or “journeyworker” may include a technician, specialist, or other skilled worker.>
   9.  By striking page 4, line 30, through page 5, line 1, and inserting: 
   <23.  “Registration agency” means the Iowa office of apprenticeship which is responsible for registering, providing technical assistance, and conducting reviews for compliance with federal law.>
   10.  Page 5, line 31, after <department> by inserting <of workforce development>
   11.  Page 6, by striking line 28 and inserting <instruction within thirty>
   12.  Page 7, line 32, after <department> by inserting <of workforce development>
   13.  By renumbering, redesignating, and correcting internal references as necessary.

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INGELS of Fayette