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AR HB1657

AR HB1657
To Encourage The Award Of Workforce Development Funding To New Businesses And Businesses That Have Been In Operation For Less Than Five Years.


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Introduced
03/16/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
03/30/2023
Passed
Dead
05/01/2023

Introduced Session

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill aims to encourage the award of workforce development funding to new businesses and businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. It requires the Arkansas Department of Commerce to allocate at least 5% of workforce development funding, including funding from workforce development boards, towards supporting organizations or programs for individuals starting new businesses in the state or businesses established within the previous five years. The bill also specifies that this provision will be effective on and after January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/01/2023)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Small Business
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employment Training and Workforce Development

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