Michigan House Bill HB5676

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/25/24
• Refer: 4/25/24

Caption

Economic development: other; report on workforce placement programs; require. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 9a.

Impact

If enacted, HB5676 will require the Michigan Strategic Fund to compile and transmit detailed reports about workforce placement programs every year by April 10. This could significantly impact state employment initiatives by allowing lawmakers and the public to evaluate the effectiveness of investments in workforce development. The bill emphasizes the importance of workforce programs in helping individuals find meaningful employment and aims to create a structured method for collecting relevant data.

Summary

House Bill 5676 proposes an amendment to the Michigan Strategic Fund Act of 1984, specifically by adding Section 9a. The primary aim of this bill is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding workforce placement programs in Michigan. The bill mandates the Michigan Strategic Fund and associated entities to report annually to the state budget office and appropriations committees on the efficacy of such programs. The data reported will cover various metrics, including participation rates, job placements, wage averages, and educational outcomes for participants.

Contention

There may be points of contention relating to data privacy and the potential administrative burden on agencies responsible for compiling this information. Stakeholders might raise concerns regarding how the data is collected and the specifics of what information is made publicly available. Furthermore, there could be debates over whether the metrics chosen adequately reflect the success of workforce programs or if they primarily serve bureaucratic needs rather than the interests of job seekers.