evidence_text: Representative Hammoud moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4234, as substitute (H-1). The motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-16-0. UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL: Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate. Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom. Pass: None. Representative Anthony offered the following amendment for HB 4234, as substitute (H-1): 1. Amend page 106, following line 23, by inserting: “Sec. 822p. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Construction mechanic” means a skilled or unskilled mechanic, laborer, worker, helper, assistant, or apprentice working on a state project but shall not include executive, administrative, professional, office, or custodial employees. (b) “State or local project” means new construction, alteration, repair, installation, painting, decorating, completion, demolition, conditioning, reconditioning, or improvement of public buildings, schools, or works. (2) When selecting a contractor for a state or local project that includes the labor of construction mechanics the department shall give preference to contractors that maintain or participate in an apprenticeship program that is certified by the United States Department of Labor. (3) When selecting a contractor for a state or local project MDTMB must give preference to contractors that will have at least 75% of their employees residing within 60 miles of the proposed project.”. Representative Anthony explained the amendment.