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NJ S1472
NJ S1472Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in health care facilities; makes appropriation.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, to establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities. The identification process shall include: (1) an evaluation of the practicality of training an individual for a specific position; (2) the proximity of relevant positions to the individual's residence, and an individual's transportation options to the position; and (3) what, if any, barriers exist preventing the individual from commencing work immediately for a specific position, even if the position is probationary until the individual completes relevant or required training. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for the purpose of funding training programs and providing resources for eligible individuals.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, to establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities. The identification process will evaluate the practicality of training an individual for a specific position, the proximity of relevant positions to the individual's residence and transportation options, and any barriers preventing the individual from commencing work immediately, even if the position is probationary until the individual completes relevant or required training. The bill also appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to fund training programs and provide resources for eligible individuals, in coordination with and utilizing existing training programs administered by the DOLWD.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/14/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1472 |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 3/14/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1472_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1472_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1472_I1.HTM |
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