2299-S AMH HARR BUNC 168

SHB 2299 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5008.1/18) 1152

By Representative Harris

ADOPTED 02/23/2018

    On page 26, line 19, increase the general fund-state appropriation by $149,000

    On page 27, line 27, correct the total.

    On page 44, after line 4, insert the following:

    "(67) $149,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for a pilot project in Clark county to increase access to local workforce training.  The funding must be used to work with partners in careers to complete an assessment of basic literacy skills and connection to classes at Clark college or other programs to support the reading and math skills needed to complete workforce training; for case management to connect job seekers to community resources; and to support first time users or returners navigating the worksource system and engagement in on the job training and industry specific training in high demand fields."

EFFECT:   Adds an appropriation for the Department of Commerce to fund a pilot project to increase access to local workforce training.

FISCAL IMPACT:

           Increases General Fund - State by $149,000.

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