Senate Bill 876 establishes a green jobs training program administered by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in Wisconsin. The bill mandates DWD to award grants to public or private organizations for the development and implementation of training programs focused on green jobs, which are defined as jobs that produce goods or provide services benefiting the environment, conserving natural resources, or creating renewable energy resources. The bill also allows DWD to require matching funds from grant recipients, with the percentage to be determined by the department.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include provisions for the new green jobs training program, specifically creating a new section (106.27 (1p)) and modifying existing sections to incorporate this program into the framework of workforce training initiatives. It also exempts the DWD from standard emergency rule procedures for implementing the program, allowing for more immediate action in establishing the necessary regulations. The bill includes an increase in authorized positions within DWD to support the program's administration and requires annual reporting on the program's activities and outcomes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20.445(1)(bm), 20.445, 106.27(2g)(a)1, 106.27, 106.27(2g)(a)2, 106.27(3)