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SB 125

AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ADDITIONAL BUSINESS TAX CREDITS FOR PARTICIPATION IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Hwang

Connecticut establishes task force to study and recommend business tax credits incentivizing employer participation in apprenticeship programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 125

Legislative bill overview

SB 125 establishes a task force to study and recommend additional business tax credits for companies that participate in apprenticeship programs. The bill does not create tax credits itself but rather directs a study committee to evaluate what new incentives could encourage employer involvement in apprenticeships. The task force would presumably report back with findings and policy recommendations.

Why is this important

Apprenticeships are a key workforce development pathway that can address skill gaps while providing employers with trained workers. Business tax credits are a common policy tool to incentivize corporate participation in educational and training programs. The study's recommendations could influence Connecticut's competitiveness in attracting and retaining skilled workers across various industries.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and revenue impact: Any tax credits recommended could reduce state tax revenue; legislators will need to weigh workforce benefits against fiscal implications
  • Target industries and fairness: Determining which sectors qualify and designing equitable credit structures may prove contentious between industries competing for incentives
  • Additionality question: Policymakers will debate whether credits should only reward new apprenticeship participation or if existing programs should also benefit, affecting both cost and effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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