House Bill No. 5704 establishes a working group dedicated to developing a construction workforce pipeline program that focuses on training students and workers for skilled trades job placements. The bill mandates the examination of several key areas, including the expansion of pre-apprenticeship programs in public secondary schools, increasing awareness of career opportunities in skilled trades, and identifying barriers to apprenticeship programs. It also proposes expanding financial incentives for employers who offer apprenticeship programs and assesses current standards for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in relation to public school curriculums. The working group, which will include representatives from trade associations, business associations, and educational institutions, is required to meet quarterly and submit annual reports to the Labor and Public Employees Committee, starting December 31, 2025, and will remain active until December 31, 2030. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the composition and operation of a commission related to the Technical Education and Career System. It specifies that the executive director of the Technical Education and Career System, or their designee, will be a member of the commission, and mandates that all initial appointments be completed within 30 days of the bill's enactment, with any vacancies filled by the appointing authority. The leadership structure is outlined, with the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore responsible for selecting the commission's chairpersons, who must convene the first meeting within 60 days of the bill's passage. The commission is required to meet quarterly, with additional meetings as necessary, and will receive administrative support from the Labor and Public Employees Committee.