Jan 8, 2025BoardMeeting
BoardHouse Industry, Business and Labor Committee Committee Minutes
The committees discussed House Bill 1036, which pertains to the creation of a division of apprenticeship within the department of labor and human rights, including an appropriation and reporting requirements. Discussion topics included workforce development strategies, the role of federal apprenticeship programs, the impact on specific industries such as construction and manufacturing, and the potential for streamlining apprenticeship implementation in the state. Amendments were proposed to exclude programs overseen by state boards or commissions, and the bill underwent legislative review, including testimony from various stakeholders and a subsequent vote in the Appropriations Committee.