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HB 6722

AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FEES FOR VETERANS OR SPONSORS OF VETERANS IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Welander

HB 6722 would reimburse veterans and their sponsors for eligible apprenticeship fees, reducing cost barriers and boosting veteran enrollment in registered programs.

FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 6722

Bill Summary — HB 6722

Title: AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FEES FOR VETERANS OR SPONSORS OF VETERANS IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Introduced: January 24, 2025
Current status: Favorable change of reference; sent to Appropriations Committee (3/13/2025)

Purpose

HB 6722 is intended to reduce financial barriers to entry and completion of registered apprenticeship and career-technical training for veterans by providing reimbursement of specified fees for veterans or for organizations that sponsor veterans in apprenticeship programs. The bill seeks to support veteran employment and sponsor participation in workforce training by offsetting costs associated with certifications, licenses, or program-related fees.

Key provisions (summary based on bill title and subjects)

  • Establishes reimbursement for “certain fees” incurred by:
    • Veterans participating in apprenticeship programs; and/or
    • Sponsors (employers or apprenticeship program sponsors) who enroll or support veterans in such programs.
  • Applies to fees related to apprenticeship participation and workforce credentialing, potentially including:
    • Application, registration, certification, or licensing fees associated with apprenticeship or technical education programs;
    • Tuition or program fees where relevant (noting “tuition waivers” and “grants” appear in the bill’s subject matter).
  • Sets eligibility criteria and administrative procedures for reimbursement (exact definitions, covered fees, income or service requirements, and documentation standards to be specified in the bill text).
  • May direct one or more state agencies (for example, the Technical Education and Career System, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or related workforce agencies) to administer reimbursements and to report on program outcomes (the subject list includes “Reports” and “Grants by the state”).

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: veterans who enroll in registered apprenticeship or related career-technical programs.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: sponsors/employers who hire or sponsor veterans into apprenticeships and who may receive reimbursements on behalf of veterans.
  • State agencies: those that administer apprenticeship programs, veterans’ services, workforce development, and any fiscal offices charged with processing reimbursements and reporting.
  • Fiscal impact: the state budget may incur new direct costs to fund reimbursements; implementation will require administrative processes.

Legislative timeline / procedural status

  • Introduced and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs: 2025-01-24
  • Vote to Draft and drafting actions: early February 2025
  • Public hearing held: February 13, 2025
  • Reported out of committee and filed with LCO: March 11–12, 2025
  • Favorable change of reference; sent to Appropriations: March 13, 2025

Notes / Next steps

  • The bill has been favorably reported and moved to the Appropriations Committee for review of fiscal implications.
  • For precise definitions of “certain fees,” eligibility rules, reimbursement mechanisms, and any caps or reporting requirements, consult the bill text or the committee substitute filed with the Legislative Commissioners’ Office (LCO).

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

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