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WV HB4396
WV HB4396Updating the West Virginia Workforce Investment Act to the West Virginia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
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Introduced
02/04/2016
02/04/2016
In Committee
02/10/2016
02/10/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2016
03/12/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to update the West Virginia Workforce Investment Act to the West Virginia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to comply with changes in federal law as the result of the passage of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Compliance with the federal law is necessary to ensure continued federal funding of workforce development efforts. As part of these updates, this bill defines new terms. It also updates the composition of the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council and changes its name to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board. The bill also establishes qualifications for certain board members. The bill updates the duties of the board from those previously applicable to the West Virginia Workforce Investment Act. The bill updates reporting requirements to the Legislature and cleans up language to indicate the change of the name of from the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board. The bill requires that the board’s proceedings and information be open and available to the public.
AI Summary
This bill updates West Virginia's workforce development laws to align with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), ensuring continued federal funding for workforce programs. Key changes include renaming the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board and updating its membership requirements to meet WIOA standards, with a majority of members now needing to be business representatives. The bill also redefines the board's duties to focus on developing and implementing a state workforce plan, improving the overall workforce development system, and ensuring coordination among various programs and services. Additionally, it mandates that the board's proceedings and information be open and accessible to the public, and it updates reporting requirements to the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/10/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4396&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 02/05/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4396%20intr.htm&yr=2016&sesstype=RS&i=4396 | 02/05/2016 |
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