HB 3669
Expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program.
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Support
97%
Oppose
3%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program, a workforce development initiative. It modifies the definition of ‘priority populations’ to include low-income communities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, and requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to distribute funds to local workforce development boards. The bill also directs local boards to consider certain factors when distributing funds and aims to increase access to workforce development services for priority populations, particularly through partnerships with SNAP employment programs.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘priority populations’ to include low-income communities, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others.
- Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to distribute funds to local workforce development boards within specified timelines.
- Directs local workforce development boards to consider specific factors when distributing funds.
- Expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program to support incumbent workers through on-the-job training grants.
- Establishes a wage progression schedule for individuals participating in the program to ensure fair wages.
- Creates a grant program to support apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training programs in healthcare and manufacturing.
- Requires the State Workforce and Talent Development Board to oversee the program’s progress.
- Mandates data collection and reporting on program participation by race, gender, and geography.
Who is affected
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
The majority of testimony summaries express strong support for HB 3669, which builds on the success of Prosperity 10,000. Proponents emphasize the bill's potential to provide workforce development resources to Oregonians, particularly those facing systemic barriers, and its alignment with the state's goals to build a skilled workforce. The program aims to expand access to career coaching, scholarships, paid internships, and job training, with a focus on historically underserved populations. Testifiers highlight the proven track record of Prosperity 10,000 programs in providing targeted support and fast results for individuals in need, as well as their potential to drive economic growth and stability in various regions of the state.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Testifiers strongly oppose HB 3669, citing concerns about inadequate budget allocation and unclear funding sources, which they believe undermine the bill's effectiveness. Many also express skepticism about the bill's goals, arguing that they are unachievable and do not justify public investment. Furthermore, some testifiers raise concerns about systemic racism and potential negative impacts on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), suggesting that the bill may exacerbate existing inequalities rather than addressing them.
Source: Testimony Summaries