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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut Expands and Reconfigures the Governor's Workforce Council to Align with Federal Standards
Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Tony Hwang and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
Senate Bill 346 expands the size of the Governor's Workforce Council from twenty-four to thirty business-appointed members, adds representation, and introduces new labor and education seats to comply with federal workforce legislation.
The change alters the composition and leadership requirements of the state body that oversees federal workforce development funds and employment training programs, affecting business owners, labor organizations, and educational institutions represented on the council.
- The Governor's Workforce Council coordinates state workforce development programs and policies to meet federal and state economic goals. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Business Owners and Executives
The number of business seats appointed by the Governor on the workforce council increases from twenty-four to thirty.
Labor Organizations
Labor representation on the council is updated with new designated seats for building trades and labor federations.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
A vocational rehabilitation program director from the department is added as a mandatory council member.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
22 actions- Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- May 26, 2026Governor of ConnecticutTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- May 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted to the Secretary of State
- May 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolledPublic Act 26-99
- May 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
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- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 566
- May 4, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- May 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
- May 4, 2026SenateFloorSenate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026SenateFloorSenate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026SenateFloorSenate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 3987
- Mar 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 81
- Mar 19, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 81
- Mar 19, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Mar 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/26 5:00 PM
- Mar 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable
- Feb 27, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/03
- Feb 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees
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Federal Alignment of State Board
The state modified its workforce council structure specifically to comply with Section 101 of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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