CO HB1010

State Work Force Development Council must meet twice yearly with Colorado Commission on Aging beginning in 2027 to collaborate on workforce issues affecting adults 60 and older, including employment access, training, and support services

Department of Labor and Employment and Department of Human Services must jointly submit annual reports to the General Assembly starting in 2028 summarizing workforce development and employment access data for older adults

Four state boards must include at least one member aged 60 or older with experience advocating for older adult interests: State Work Force Development Council, Commission on Higher Education, State Apprenticeship Council, and State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

Community-based organizations, advocacy groups, workforce policy experts, and nonprofits with expertise in older adult workforce services may be invited to participate in collaborative meetings

Effective date is January 1, 2027, subject to potential referendum petition