Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: SB-851
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Vote Date: 3/22/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 3/2/2021
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee.
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill will require the Board of Regents for Higher Education to study issues relating to
workforce development in the state.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None provided.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Mag Morelli, President, LeadingAge Connecticut submitted written testimony in support of
this bill. Ms. Morelli requests that the Committee consider the growing need within the field
of aging services as you address the states workforce issues.
Joshua Rodriguez, Director of Public Policy & Economic Development for the Waterbury
Regional Chamber submitted written testimony in support of this bill stating that Enhancing
and further funding the local access and decision making on the ground in our communities
has a proven track record with the Workforce Investment Boards under federal law. This
same local connection and decision-making have been the backbone of our state's success
in battling Covid-19. For these reasons, the Chamber asks the committee to approve the
proposed Senate Bill 851.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None provided.
Reported by: Jeanie Phillips, Clerk Date: March 24, 2021
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