Department of Social and Economic Mobility - Workforce Opportunities Grant Program and Fund

Summary

The bill would establish a Workforce Opportunities Grant Program within the Department of Social and Economic Mobility, awarding competitive grants to nonprofits, local workforce boards, and employer‑community partnerships that run job fairs. A dedicated, non‑lapsing fund would be funded by state appropriations, interest earnings and other sources, with a minimum $500,000 required each fiscal year from 2028 through 2030. The department must file an annual report on the events, participants and hires.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 26, 2026

History

1. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
2. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
6. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Feb 10, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Sponsors

• Ruth · sponsor
• Smith
• Wells

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