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sHB-5823

AN ACT CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact:

Agency Affected

Fund-Effect

Labor Dept.

GF - See Below

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

The General Fund appropriations to the Labor Department for the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) shall not lapse. Historically, these funds have been carried forward by language in the budget. This provision would provide an automatic carry forward of the WIA funds.

The Out Years

The General Fund appropriations for the WIA account would continue to be carried forward and not lapse.