Indiana House Bill 1609
Session 2023
Workforce development matters.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on May 1, 2023
Sponsors
4 Sponsors
Michelle Davis
Jeff Raatz
Kyle Walker
John Crane
First Action
Jan 19, 2023
Latest Action
May 1, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1609
State
Indiana
Session
2023
Jeff Raatz
grade
Sponsor
John Crane
grade
Sponsor
Kyle Walker
grade
Sponsor
Michelle Davis
grade
Author
Coauthor
Coauthor
Cosponsor
House votes are unavailable for this bill.
Summary
Repeals provisions concerning the work Indiana program. Defines "adult education and literacy activities" and requires that certain money appropriated by the general assembly be used for workforce preparation activities and integrated education and training. Removes or amends certain provisions regarding: (1) reimbursements to eligible providers for adult education that is provided to certain individuals; and (2) adult education grants provided to employers of eligible employees. Allows the department of workforce development to grant a specified diploma to an individual who demonstrates high school level skills through certain competency based assessments and obtains an industry recognized credential. Specifies the meaning of "authorization" for the purpose of certain provisions related to postsecondary proprietary educational institutions. Makes conforming changes.
Enrolled House Bill (H)
April 20, 2023
Introduced House Bill (H)
January 19, 2023
House Bill (H)
February 20, 2023
House Bill (S)
March 23, 2023
House Bill (S)
April 13, 2023
Fiscal Note: HB1609.05.ENRS.FN001
05/01/2023
Office of the Governor
Signed by the Governor
05/01/2023
House
Public Law 157
04/26/2023
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
04/25/2023
Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
04/24/2023
House
Signed by the Speaker
04/20/2023
House
House concurred in Senate amendments; Roll Call 464: yeas 92, nays 0
04/20/2023
House
Motion to concur filed
04/19/2023
Senate
Returned to the House with amendments
04/18/2023
Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 452: yeas 50, nays 0
04/17/2023
Senate
Second reading: ordered engrossed
04/13/2023
Senate
Committee report: do pass, adopted
03/23/2023
Senate
Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
03/20/2023
Senate
Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor
03/06/2023
Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
02/24/2023
House
Referred to the Senate
02/23/2023
House
Representative Criswell C added as coauthor
02/23/2023
House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 219: yeas 94, nays 0
02/23/2023
House
Senate sponsors: Senators Raatz, Walker K, Crane
02/22/2023
House
Second reading: ordered engrossed
02/20/2023
House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
01/19/2023
House
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
01/19/2023
House
Authored by Representative Davis
01/19/2023
House
Coauthored by Representative Goodrich
Sources
IN Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 19, 2023 8:57:01 PM
Record Updated
Nov 19, 2023 9:37:32 AM