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2011 Senate Bill 5584: Conforming apprenticeship program standards to federal labor standards
Introduced by Sen. Nick Harper (Everett) (D) on January 31, 2011
To conform state apprenticeship program standards to federal labor standards. The department of labor and industries is designated as the agency with responsibility and accountability for apprenticeship within the state for federal purposes and mus establish a regulatory apprenticeship council for consultation and recommendations concerning rulemaking to implement apprenticeship program standards. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee on January 31, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 7, 2011
Conforms state apprenticeship program standards to federal labor standards. The department of labor and industries is designated as the agency with responsibility and accountability for apprenticeship within the state for federal purposes and mus establish a regulatory apprenticeship council for consultation and recommendations concerning rulemaking to implement apprenticeship program standards.
Received in the House on March 4, 2011
Referred to the House Labor & Workforce Development Committee on March 4, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 21, 2011
To provide that L&I is the agency with responsibility and accountability for apprenticeship within the state for federal purposes. L&I has rulemaking authority for apprenticeships but must consult with the WSATC prior to adopting rules. Any decision of the WSATC affecting registration and oversight of apprenticeship programs and agreements may be appealed to L&I within 30 days.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 10, 2011