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SCR 29

In memoriam: William D. (Bill) Thorndike, Jr., 1953-2025.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Golden and 4 co-sponsors

Calls on the Louisiana Workforce Commission to study the Incumbent Worker Training Account and report on funding, eligibility, and outcomes for workers and employers.

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Bill Summary · SCR 29

Summary — SCR 29 (Concurrent Resolution)

Title: Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to study changes to the Incumbent Worker Training Account and funds
Introduced: February 25, 2025
Status: Enrolled and sent to Secretary of State by Secretary of the Senate (6/13/2025)
Classification: Concurrent resolution

Main purpose and intent

SCR 29 formally requests that the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) conduct a study of the Incumbent Worker Training Account and related funds. The resolution asks the LWC to analyze the current structure, operations, eligibility, funding, and outcomes of the incumbent worker training program and to identify possible statutory, regulatory, or administrative changes to improve effectiveness and reach.

Note: The full text of the resolution was not provided. This summary is based on the title and available metadata; the resolution itself is non‑binding and primarily directs a state agency to study and report.

Key elements likely included (based on standard legislative practice)

While the precise study scope and deadlines are not included in the materials supplied, resolutions of this type typically instruct the LWC to examine and report on such items as:

  • Current funding levels, revenue sources, and fund balances for the Incumbent Worker Training Account and any associated funds.
  • Eligibility criteria for employers, employees, and training providers (e.g., size of business, in‑state vs. out‑of‑state employers, priority sectors).
  • Application, approval, and reimbursement processes (administrative burdens, timelines, documentation requirements).
  • Employer cost‑share or matching requirements and whether adjustments are warranted to improve participation (particularly for small businesses).
  • Alignment with state workforce priorities (target industries, high‑demand occupations, equity goals).
  • Program performance metrics and accountability (placement/retention rates, wage gains, training completion).
  • Opportunities to leverage federal funds, private partnerships, or other state programs.
  • Barriers to access for underserved workers or employers and proposals to increase participation and outcomes.
  • Recommendations for statutory or administrative changes and any estimated fiscal impacts.

Who would be affected

  • Employers participating (or eligible to participate) in incumbent worker training programs — especially small businesses and employers in targeted industries.
  • Incumbent workers who receive training and employers that benefit from upskilling.
  • Training providers, community colleges, and workforce intermediaries.
  • The Louisiana Workforce Commission (responsible for conducting the study) and the Legislature (which may act on any recommendations).
  • State budget/fiscal offices to the extent recommendations require appropriations or reallocation of funds.

Procedural / timeline aspects

  • As a concurrent resolution, SCR 29 does not itself change statutory law or appropriate funds; it requests action (a study and likely a report) by an executive branch agency.
  • Available status shows the measure was introduced (2/25/2025) and sent to the Secretary of State (6/13/2025), indicating it completed legislative processing.
  • The specific study deadline and reporting date are not in the provided materials. If typical, the resolution may request the LWC to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by a specified date (e.g., before the next regular session).

Potential impact

  • Short term: administrative workload for the LWC to conduct the study; minimal direct fiscal impact unless the resolution specifies funded activities.
  • Medium/long term: the study could lead to legislative or administrative changes altering program eligibility, funding formulas, employer cost sharing, and program performance measures — affecting program access, participation rates, and outcomes for workers and employers.

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