Bill Title: Creates the Entertainment Industry Worker Training Program Act. Provides that the Department of Labor, in collaboration with labor organizations representing theatrical stage workers and entertainment industry workers in this State, shall develop and establish an Entertainment Industry Worker Training Program. Provides that the Program shall include (i) a 3-year educational component that provides specific skill set training for 25 to 50 participants annually with a weekly stipend during the training and job referral services upon successful completion; and (ii) ongoing training for skilled professionals. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department, in consultation with labor organizations representing theatrical stage workers and entertainment industry workers in this State, shall purchase a building or renovate an existing building for the Entertainment Industry Worker Training Program. Provides that the building shall be located in an urban area and be within safe walking distance to public transportation. Provides that the Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement the Entertainment Industry Worker Training Program, including rules on qualification requirements.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-12 - Referred to Rules Committee [HB0038 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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