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GA HB1195
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Coan
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AI Summary
- Creates the Georgia Workforce Investment Board pursuant to the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, replacing the former Governor's Employment and Training Council under Title 34, Chapter 14 of the Georgia Code
- Board membership is selected by the Governor, with two House members appointed by the Speaker and two Senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; a majority of members must be representatives of Georgia businesses
- Establishes the Governor's Office of Workforce Development to implement state workforce development policy and serve as staff to the board, led by a Governor-appointed executive director who also serves as workforce development policy advisor
- Creates "Georgia Work Ready," a branded workforce development enterprise linking education and workforce development to economic development needs at local, regional, and state levels, funded through federal "Governor's discretionary funds" under the Workforce Investment Act
- No state appropriation is required; the board and office are attached to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only, and members serve without compensation beyond reimbursement of travel expenses allowable under federal law
Legislative Description
Labor and industrial relations; Georgia Workforce Investment Board; create
Last Action
Effective Date
5/20/2010
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Labor3/30/2010
Industrial Relations2/17/2010
Full Bill Text
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