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OH HB486
Bill
Status
9/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nan Baker
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AI Summary
HB 486 Summary
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Synchronizes reporting due dates to August 1st for multiple state agencies including Development Services Agency, Ohio Venture Capital Authority, and Third Frontier Commission (moving from various dates in February, June, and October).
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Requires Department of Job and Family Services to consult with Governor's executive workforce board and create a published list of in-demand jobs by December 31, 2014, with periodic updates to guide workforce development activities.
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Establishes Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation to create performance metrics dashboard for state workforce programs by December 31, 2014, and requires unified state plan for adult education and workforce investment programs.
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Authorizes Director of Commerce, State Fire Marshal, and Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board to establish compliance incentive programs offering designations and monetary incentives for entities meeting safety and standards requirements.
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Restricts transfers from Medicaid Reserve Fund except as authorized by statute and requires unexpended balances returned to General Revenue Fund by end of fiscal year 2015.
Legislative Description
To revise the coordination of workforce development and economic development programs; to synchronize the due dates of several reports due from the Development Services Agency, the Ohio Venture Capital Authority, and the Third Frontier Commission; to revise the law regarding innovation financial assistance and research and development financial assistance; to require the Department of Job and Family Services to consult with the Governor's executive workforce board and create a list of in-demand jobs in this state; to require the Office of Workforce Development annual report to be completed annually by July 30; to make changes regarding the administration of the Medicaid Reserve Fund; and to permit the Director of Commerce, the State Fire Marshal, and the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board to establish compliance incentive programs.
Workforce & economic development/compliance incentives
Last Action
Effective Date
9/16/2014