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HB 25-1042

Air Quality Control Regulation Workforce Impact

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shannon Bird and 1 co-sponsor

HB 25-1042 would require air quality regulation agencies to assess workforce impacts of new rules and coordinate retraining and transition support for affected workers.

House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1042

Summary — HB 25-1042: Air Quality Control Regulation Workforce Impact

Bill Number: HB 25-1042
Title: Air Quality Control Regulation Workforce Impact
Introduced: January 8, 2025
Sponsors: Rep. Lindsey Daugherty; Rep. Shannon Bird (primary sponsors)
Status: House Committee on Appropriations — Lay Over Unamended (Amendment(s) Failed)
Classification: Bill

Note: The bill text/version content was not provided. The summary below states the known procedural history and outlines the bill’s likely purpose and potential provisions and impacts based on its title. Where specific language or numeric details are not available, that is noted.

Procedural history

  • 2025-01-08 — Introduced in the House; assigned to the House Committee on Energy & Environment.
  • 2025-02-27 — House Committee on Energy & Environment reported the bill as amended and referred it to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • 2025-05-13 — House Committee on Appropriations laid the bill over unamended; amendment(s) failed.

“Lay over unamended” indicates the Appropriations Committee postponed final action without adopting further amendments; the bill remains pending in Appropriations.

Purpose (as implied by title)

The bill appears intended to examine, mitigate, or manage the workforce implications of air quality control regulations. That generally means ensuring that implementation of air quality rules accounts for employment impacts, worker transitions, training needs, and labor market supports.

Key provisions likely included (title-based inference)

Because the bill text is not available here, the following are plausible elements commonly found in "workforce impact" measures related to environmental regulation:
- Requirement that the air quality regulatory agency (e.g., state air quality control division) produce a workforce impact analysis when proposing significant new regulations.
- Mandates for periodic reporting to the legislature on workforce displacement risks and job creation associated with air quality policies.
- Development of transition or just‑transition plans for affected workers, including retraining, placement services, and coordination with community colleges or workforce boards.
- Coordination requirements with labor organizations, affected industries (e.g., energy, manufacturing, transportation), and local governments.
- Identification of funding needs or appropriations for workforce programs, training, or economic adjustment assistance.

Who would be affected

  • State air quality/regulatory agencies (reporting and analysis responsibilities).
  • Employers in industries regulated for air emissions (electric utilities, oil & gas, industrial manufacturers, transportation firms).
  • Workers and labor unions in affected sectors (potential retraining, displacement mitigation).
  • Workforce development entities (community colleges, state workforce agencies).
  • Local communities that host affected industries.

Potential fiscal and timeline aspects

  • Could create new reporting or program costs for state agencies and workforce programs; specifics would depend on statutory language and appropriations.
  • If the bill includes reporting deadlines, those would typically appear in the bill text (not provided).
  • Appropriations Committee referral indicates potential budgetary implications are being considered.

Next steps and where to find more information

  • The bill is awaiting further action in the House Appropriations Committee.
  • To review the exact statutory changes, fiscal notes, and text, consult the state legislative website or bill tracking portal for HB 25-1042 (search by bill number or sponsor).
  • Stakeholders likely to monitor: industry trade groups, labor unions, workforce boards, environmental and public health advocates.

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