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Committee expands internship program eligibility, adopts multiple amendments to workforce bills
Summary
The committee passed HB 2335 and HB 2468 with amendments to expand eligibility, clarify sponsor/employer roles, limit reimbursement to wages, and add implementation details including FTEs and defective dates.
The House Committee on Labor on Feb. 12 advanced bills aimed at workforce development and internships, adopting a number of amendments intended to broaden access and clarify program mechanics.
Tammy Lee, deputy director at the Department of Transportation, described the practical intent: giving departments a pathway to hire former interns who contributed to projects but were blocked from immediate hire by…
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