2006 Senate Bill 1288 / Public Act 491

Recodify government job training programs

Introduced in the Senate

June 1, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To consolidate the various state-run job training and employment assistance programs under a single statute. The bill would essentially codify the current system under the same law. See the Senate Fiscal Agency <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2005-2006/billanalysis/Senate/htm/2005-SFA-1288-S.htm">analysis</a> for details.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

June 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To establish a requirement for systematic criteria and procedures for assessing pilot job services projects.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Prusi (D-38)

To require Michigan works agencies to report to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, and establish that they are subject to its oversight.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To consolidate the various state-run job training and employment assistance programs under a single statute. The bill would essentially codify the current system under the same law. See the Senate Fiscal Agency <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2005-2006/billanalysis/Senate/htm/2005-SFA-1288-F.htm</a> for details.

Received in the House

June 29, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To consolidate the various state-run job training and employment assistance programs under a single statute. The bill would essentially codify the current system under the same law. See the Senate Fiscal Agency.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006