Establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.
Impact
The establishment of the state office for apprenticeship is expected to have significant implications on workforce development strategies within South Dakota. With the implementation of this bill, registered apprenticeship programs will be standardized under state governance, offering a unified set of guidelines and expectations for both apprentices and program sponsors. This is anticipated to improve the quality of apprenticeships offered and enhance job readiness among participants, which is crucial for meeting labor market demands.
Summary
Senate Bill 67 aims to establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation in South Dakota. This initiative is articulated to enhance the structure and oversight of apprenticeship programs across the state, aligning with federal standards for such institutions. The introduction of this office seeks to create a standardized approach to apprenticeship agreements, focusing on the formal recognition of occupations which require a systematic learning progression through on-the-job training and related instruction.
Contention
As with any new legislative framework, SB67 may face varied opinions on its efficacy and scope. Proponents argue that providing a formal structure for apprenticeships is essential for economic growth and job creation in specialized trades. However, there could be concerns regarding the bureaucracy of managing such programs and whether it might inadvertently deter small businesses from implementing apprenticeship programs due to increased regulatory requirements. The requirement for rules and standards to be compliant with existing federal regulations also opens avenues for potential contention between state and federal interpretations.
Establish procedures for the imposition of fines and probation against medical cannabis establishments, increase the allowable fee for a medical cannabis establishment registration certificate, and direct the Department of Health to promulgate rules to increase the fee for a registration certificate.
Revise and repeal provisions related to threatening persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and elected officers and to provide a penalty therefor.
Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.
Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.
A bill for an act relating to apprenticeships and establishing an Iowa office of apprenticeship and Iowa apprenticeship council. (Formerly SSB 1086.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.