AN ACT CONCERNING CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION.
This bill requires the Labor Commissioner to establish a centralized online resource for workforce development information by January 1, 2027. The new web page will serve as a repository containing job training details, career counseling resources, and links to relevant organizations and regional partnerships. The Labor Commissioner must update the site quarterly by soliciting information from reputable providers. This change primarily affects job seekers, employers, and workforce development agencies by consolidating scattered resources into one accessible location.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Signed Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2026 · House May 1, 2026
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
May 6, 2026
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
lower
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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