Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 291 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill creates a financial incentive for employers to train and retain apprentices in apprenticeship programs. The purpose of this financial incentive is to encourage employers to create employment opportunities in Delaware and to train Delaware’s workforce to qualify for those employment opportunities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (48)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 291 do?
This bill creates a financial incentive for employers to train and retain apprentices in apprenticeship programs. The purpose of this financial incentive is to encourage employers to create employment opportunities in Delaware and to train Delaware’s workforce to qualify for those employment opportunities.
Who sponsors HB 291?
HB 291 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh, Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Anthony Delcollo, Bruce C. Ennis, Gerald L. Brady, John A. Kowalko, Sean Matthews, Raymond Seigfried, and John J. Viola.
What is the current status of HB 291?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 291?
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