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CT SB00927
Bill
Status
Passed
5/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Unemployed Armed Forces Member Subsidized Training and Employment program within the Labor Department to provide grants to eligible businesses for hiring unemployed armed forces members
- Redefines "new employee" to mean an unemployed person who was a member of the armed forces and honorably discharged after at least 90 days of service, removing previous requirements for specific military operations and combat zone designation
- Grant amounts decline over 180 calendar days: 100% of wages (capped at $20/hour) for days 1-30, 75% for days 31-90, 50% for days 91-150, and 25% for days 151-180
- Requires the Labor Commissioner to submit reports by July 15, 2013, and January 15, 2014, and annually thereafter detailing participating businesses and employment numbers
- Allows the department to use up to 4% of allocated funds for program administration, marketing, and operation through outside consultants or Workforce Investment Boards
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Definition Of New Employee In The Unemployed Armed Forces Member Subsidized Training And Employment Program.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/3/2013
Committee Referrals
Labor and Public Employees2/20/2013
Full Bill Text
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