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WA SB5247

WA SB5247
Developing opportunities for service and workforce programs to support climate-ready communities.


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Introduced
01/11/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to developing opportunities for service and 2 workforce programs to support climate-ready communities; adding new 3 sections to chapter 43.41 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 28C.18 4 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 43.330.310, 50.12.320, 5 and 28C.18.170. 6

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Washington Climate Corps Network to support and grow climate-related service opportunities for young adults and veterans, with a focus on overburdened communities. It directs the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to create a Clean Energy Technology Workforce Advisory Committee to advise on strategies to support the expansion of clean energy technology sectors and jobs, prevent workforce displacement, and provide support for businesses and adversely impacted workers. The bill also requires the Board to evaluate the workforce impact of Washington's climate policies and make recommendations on necessary workforce training for clean energy technology occupations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

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