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IN HB1322

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Edward Clere

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tax credit for Indiana employers whose employees complete requirements for portable workforce credentials (certificates, certifications, or licenses) needed for high wage, high demand jobs.

  • Creates an online search tool operated by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to identify portable workforce credentials and match them to high wage, high demand jobs across various industry sectors.

  • Allows employers to claim tax credits based on increases in incremental income tax withholdings from employees who earn credentials, with credits available for up to 36 months after credential award.

  • Defines portable workforce credentials as meeting criteria of portability (third-party authenticated competencies), uniformity (standardized exams and demonstrations), and applicability (requirements kept current with industry standards).

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2017, and grants the Corporation immunity from civil liability for acts or omissions related to the online search tool.

Legislative Description

Employee training tax credits. Provides a tax credit to employers who complete the requirements for a portable workforce credential that is required for a high wage, high demand job.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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