Relating to the establishment of a skilled labor task force by certain local workforce development boards.

HB 1154 requires workforce boards in Gulf Coast counties with 400,000+ residents to create a 17-member skilled labor task force. The task force must include local government officials, education representatives, business leaders, and two nonvoting legislative members appointed by the lieutenant governor and House speaker. It will study workforce training gaps, youth career preparation, and industry needs in the region, then submit biennial reports to the legislature. The bill directly affects workforce development in these specific Gulf Coast counties, focusing on improving local workforce education and addressing skills shortages.