SB26-156
Change Practices of Work Force Development Council
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning changes to the state work force development council's practices, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill implements changes to the practices of the state work force development council (council), including by:
- Streamlining requirements for the council's talent pipeline report based on industry changes over the last several years;
- Creating greater flexibility to allow the council to develop certain criteria for the creation of career pathways based on data and feedback collected by the council;
- Updating the duties of the council to better reflect the council's current education, training, and workforce preparation practices; and
- Amending the directives for and duties of the position of the postsecondary and workforce readiness statewide coordinator, who works under the direction of the council, to better align with the updated working structure of that position as related to several other entities.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Cathy Kipp
Senator
John Carson
Representative
Jacque Phillips
Representative
Ryan Gonzalez
Committees
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Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-156 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-156 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-156, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-156, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
32
AYE
2
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/06/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/29/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
| 04/29/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/23/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 04/07/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor