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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes a task force about health care on-the-job training and career pathways. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Digest: The Act makes BOLI study and report on matters relating to on-the-job training programs in this state. Tells BOLI to submit a report by September 15 of next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct a study of matters relating to appren- ticeship programs in this state. Directs the bureau to submit findings to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. Establishes the Task Force on Health Care Apprenticeships and Career Pathways. Re- quires the task force to identify challenges in navigating the requirements for licensure, accreditation and apprenticeships for health care providers. Requires the task force to sub- mit a report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Task Force on Health Care Apprenticeships and Career Pathways, a nine-member group appointed by the Governor that will include representatives from various healthcare sectors, unions, workforce development, and an accreditation expert, along with three ex officio nonvoting members from state agencies. The task force's primary objective is to identify challenges in healthcare professional licensure, accreditation, and apprenticeships, with specific focus on removing barriers to apprenticeships, developing policies that support career mobility, and expanding apprenticeship opportunities for specific healthcare roles like nursing assistants, medical assistants, and surgical technologists. The task force will meet as needed, make decisions by majority vote, and is required to submit a report with legislative recommendations to interim healthcare committees by September 15, 2026. Members will receive compensation and expenses, and state agencies are directed to provide assistance. The task force is temporary, with its provisions set to be repealed on December 31, 2026, and the bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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