Bill > SB378

This bill repeals the requirement for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to submit quarterly reports about the Arkansas Industry Training Program's training activities. Specifically, the bill removes the existing mandate that the commission prepare and submit a detailed quarterly report to the Governor, Legislative Council, or Joint Budget Committee. The bill preserves the existing descriptions of permissible training activities, which include upgrading worker skills to operate modern equipment, providing workers with skills for new processes and materials, and addressing other technical training needs. By eliminating the reporting requirement, the bill reduces administrative burden on the commission while maintaining the core objectives of the industry training program. The change appears designed to streamline bureaucratic processes and potentially reduce paperwork for the state economic development agency.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb378&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R