Workforce Committee

Studies

2122 § 1 Study the workforce training center funding distribution model. The study must include the funding distribution model, statewide integration and alignment across workforce training centers, and awarding college credit for workforce training center-offered training.

1519 § 3 Study the utilization of existing autonomous system capabilities and infrastructure to provide solutions to workforce and safety needs in the state. The study must include an analysis of utilizing autonomous technology for infrastructure inspection, rural emergency service needs, agriculture advancement, energy industry application, and other opportunities for collaboration through the utilization of autonomous system technology.

2012 § 52 Study the feasibility and desirability of the Legislative Assembly enacting the social work licensure compact. The study may include consideration of whether the public and the social work community support enactment and whether the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners has the capacity to participate in the compact.

2170 § 2 Study the feasibility and desirability of creating a state office of apprenticeship. The study must include consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of creating the office in comparison to apprenticeships remaining solely under the control of the federal Department of Labor. The study must identify areas in which the state may exercise more control over the federal labor law to provide more flexibility as it applies to minors at least 16 years of age.

Reports

Receive a report from the Industrial Commission by March 31, 2024, regarding the Industrial Commission's findings and recommendations regarding its study of the feasibility and desirability of creating an employee recruitment and retention incentive program for the Bank of North Dakota. (2023 House Bill No. 1014 § 25)

Receive periodic reports from the Labor Commissioner on the status of the Commissioner's review and meetings with each occupational board under Title 43, the education standards and practices board, and the state board of law examiners to establish a strategy to expediate licensure of out-of-state practitioners and revise continuing education requirements. (2023 Senate Bill No. 2249 § 2)

Receive a report from the Department of Commerce by October 1, 2024 regarding workforce development grants awarded to a tribally controlled community college. (2023 Senate Bill No. 2015 § 6)

Receive a report from Workforce Safety Insurance before July 1, 2024, on WSI's findings and recommendations for statutory changes regarding its study of Section 65-04-26.2 regarding the liability of a general contractor or the payment of premiums for subcontractors and independent contractors who do not secure required coverage or pay premiums owed. (2023 House Bill No. 1052 § 9)

Receive a report from the Bank of North Dakota before June 1, 2024, on the Bank's finding and recommendations regarding its study on environmental, social, and governance trends, laws, and policies that impact businesses and industries of this state. (2023 House Bill No. 1429 § 5)