House Bill No. 5704 establishes a working group focused on creating a construction workforce pipeline program to train students and workers for skilled trades job placements. The group will study various aspects, including the expansion of pre-apprenticeship programs in public secondary schools, increasing awareness of career opportunities in skilled trades, and enhancing financial incentives for employers offering apprenticeship programs. The working group will also evaluate current apprenticeship standards against public school curriculums and assess the potential impacts of proposed legislation on the construction workforce pipeline. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it relies on the expertise of its members and consultations with relevant agencies.

The bill also creates a new commission within the Technical Education and Career System, which will include appointed members, potentially including legislators, and the executive director of the Technical Education and Career System or their designee. Initial appointments to the commission must be completed within 30 days of the bill's enactment, and any vacancies must be filled by the appointing authority. The leadership structure and meeting requirements for the commission are outlined, with the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore responsible for selecting chairpersons. The commission is required to meet quarterly and as needed, with administrative support provided by the Labor and Public Employees Committee.