H 3730
An Act relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a Trucking Industry Workforce Training Fund. The fund’s purpose is to support training programs designed to develop a skilled workforce for the trucking industry in Massachusetts. It aims to address current and future workforce needs within this sector, potentially through grants or other financial assistance to training providers. The bill seeks to bolster the trucking industry’s ability to operate effectively and meet transportation demands.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Trucking Industry Workforce Training Fund.
- Authorizes the fund to provide financial support for training programs.
- Specifies eligible training programs and recipients.
- Directs the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to administer the fund.
- Requires the Department to develop guidelines for the fund’s operation.
- Allows for the use of funds to support apprenticeship programs.
- Prioritizes training programs that lead to industry-recognized certifications.
- Provides for the evaluation of the fund’s effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Trucking industry employers
- Trucking industry employees
- Training providers
- The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- The general public (benefiting from a robust trucking industry)
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for trucking industry workforce training.
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Bill H.3730 194th (Current)
An Act relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce
By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3730) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Steven Owens and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish the trucking industry workforce training fund. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Kate Lipper-Garabedian , Steven Owens Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3730
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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