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Senators debate amendment to consolidate workforce funds, clash over germaneness of added language
Summary
Senator John Sorrentino introduced a white‑copy amendment to LB265 to consolidate Nebraska workforce training funds into a single Workforce Development Program Cash Fund and to make the Nebraska Workforce Development Board an advisory body to the Commissioner of Labor.
Senator John Sorrentino introduced a white‑copy amendment (AM900) to LB265 proposing to combine separate workforce training funds into a single Workforce Development Program Cash Fund and to designate the Nebraska Workforce Development Board as an advisory body to the Commissioner of Labor.
Supporters said the change would simplify administration and better align workforce programs. “By combining the funding sources for separate workforce development programs, the state will streamline efficiencies and better line workforce programs within the state,” Senator Sorrentino said during his opening remarks. He also said AM900 would create a manufacturing pilot program (language from LB536) intended as a one‑year, $250,000 matching pilot (potential match: $50,000 per employer) to…
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