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IN SB0484
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Melton
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AI Summary
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Requires the northwest Indiana regional development authority to conduct a feasibility study for constructing or renovating a regional training facility in Gary to serve displaced workers and long-term unemployed individuals
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Defines "displaced worker" as a northwest Indiana resident who lost or left employment due to facility closure/relocation or position abolishment and works fewer than 20 hours weekly
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Defines "long term unemployed individual" as a northwest Indiana resident without work for more than 180 consecutive days
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Study must address feasibility of construction or renovation in Gary and may address appropriate site location and fiscal impact; authority must coordinate with Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana Works Council, employers, labor organizations, Gary's mayor, and universities
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Appropriates $200,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2017-2018 for the study, with results due to the legislative council by June 30, 2018; section expires December 31, 2018
Legislative Description
Regional training facility funding. Requires the northwest Indiana regional development authority (authority) to conduct a study of the feasibility of constructing or renovating a regional training facility (facility) to be located in the city of Gary that would provide training for displaced workers and long term unemployed individuals. Requires the authority to coordinate with other regional entities in conducting the study. Provides that the study: (1) must address the feasibility of constructing or renovating a facility in the city of Gary; (2) may address an appropriate site for a facility; and (3) may address the fiscal impact of a facility.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Appropriations
1/17/2017