Bill > HB477

This bill makes several changes to the Alabama Workforce Board and its regional counterparts, primarily to increase their capacity and streamline operations. The Alabama Workforce Board itself will now have a maximum of 45 members, an increase from the previous limit of 40, and its Executive Committee, which is responsible for reviewing budget requests and making recommendations for workforce development funds, will now require four voting members to constitute a quorum, and its members can participate in meetings electronically, meaning they can join by phone or video conference and be considered present for voting and quorum purposes. Additionally, the number of members on each regional workforce board, which are local entities responsible for developing local workforce plans and engaging employers, will increase from a maximum of 20 to 25 members. These changes are intended to align with federal requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a federal law that provides funding and guidance for workforce development programs.

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