HB 2428
An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs and providing for the Residential Construction Workforce Training Grant Program; and establishing the Residential Construction Workforce Training Account.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to bolster the construction workforce in Pennsylvania by creating a dedicated grant program and an associated account. It proposes a small fee on construction and building permits that will be used to fund training programs for residential construction workers. The bill also establishes guidelines for the use of these funds, including prioritizing grants within the counties where the fees are collected and requiring reporting on grant activities and outcomes.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Residential Construction Workforce Training Account.
- Authorizes municipalities to charge a fee on construction and building permits.
- Directs collected fees to the Residential Construction Workforce Training Account.
- Creates the Residential Construction Workforce Training Grant Program to fund construction workforce training.
- Prioritizes grant awards within the counties where fees are collected.
- Requires the Department of Labor and Industry to report on grant expenditures and outcomes.
- Allows grants to be awarded to various organizations involved in construction training.
- Specifies that grants should support the building of more residential units in the county where the fee originated.
Who is affected
- Construction workers
- Residential housing developers
- Municipalities (through permit fees)
- Construction trade schools and training programs
- The Department of Labor and Industry
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Benjamin Sanchez
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