HB 1676 - DIGEST

     Directs the apprenticeship council to work with the department of transportation, local transportation jurisdictions, local and state joint apprenticeships, representatives of transportation labor groups, and representatives of the state's universities and community and vocational colleges to establish technical apprenticeship opportunities specific to the needs of transportation.

     Requires the council to issue a report of findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2001.  The report must include, but not be limited to, findings and recommendations regarding the establishment of transportation technical training programs within the community and vocational college system and in the state universities.