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MS HB177

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Orlando Paden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board membership from 41 to 42 voting members by adding one woman with expertise in assisting women in job training and securing employment in nontraditional occupations.

  • Requires Mississippi Department of Employment Security to achieve gender equity in the Workforce Investment Act and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act workforce development systems.

  • Mandates annual reporting to the Legislature that includes gender and race of employment services seekers, training provided by gender, and earnings data by gender to verify pay equity.

  • Makes technical amendments to reflect the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) alongside the Workforce Investment Act throughout relevant statutes.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board; expand membership to include a woman and require gender equity in certain workforces.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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