HB 196 Summary

• Repeals and replaces multiple sections of Missouri law related to job training programs, establishing new sections under the "Missouri Works Training Program" administered by the Department of Economic Development.

• Creates the "Missouri Works Job Training Joint Legislative Oversight Committee" consisting of six legislators to oversee and report annually on all assistance provided to industries under the training program.

• Consolidates previous separate job training funds and programs (community college new jobs training, job retention training, and job development funds) into unified Missouri Works funds administered by the department.

• Modifies unemployment insurance eligibility requirements under section 288.040 to allow claimants to satisfy reporting requirements through internet communication or other acceptable means, rather than requiring in-person reporting.

• Establishes the Missouri Works Training Program to provide financial assistance to qualified companies for employee training related to new job creation or job retention, with funding through appropriations to the Missouri Works Job Development Fund and Missouri Works Community College training funds.