Requires the commissioner of labor to study and issue a report on the workforce guidance and information for women policy

BILL NUMBER:S5841A

Title of bill

An act establishing the workforce guidance and information for women policy study; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Purpose of bill

This legislation requires the department of labor to study and submit a report in relation to the workforce guidance and information for women policy enacted pursuant to chapter 284 of the laws of 2012.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 defines the term "state agency" for purposes of the bill; requires a study and report on issues related to the workforce guidance and information for women policy; permits the commissioner of the department of labor to query other state or county agencies in order to complete the required study and report; and requires said report be submitted to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly and select committees within each legislative body no later than July 1, 2015.

Section 2 of the bill establishes the act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed August 1, 2015.

Justification

This legislation is necessary in order to ascertain the progress made by the department in relation to the guidance provided to local workforce investment boards which is intended to enhance both services and training for women so that they will realize higher paying jobs and careers.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications for state and local governments

Minimal

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately and be deemed repealed on August 1, 2015.