HB 23-1074

House Bill 23-1074, which has been signed into law, requires the Office of the Future of Work in Colorado to hire a third party to study how workers can transition from jobs that are being disrupted by automation or changes in industries like oil and gas. The study will look at what skills these workers already have and how they can be trained for new roles. It also aims to suggest programs and policies to help people adapt to these workforce changes. The findings of this study must be reported to the governor and certain legislative committees by December 1, 2024, with an interim update due on August 1, 2024. This bill has been approved and is now in effect as of August 7, 2023.

Official Summary

The act requires the office of future of work (office) to contract with a third party to study workforce transitions in Colorado's economy. The office will request proposals from private or public entities to bid on performing the study. The workforce transitions study (study) must: Evaluate the skill transferability of workers in the oil and gas industry and in occupations in Colorado that are facing the most disruption due to automation; Explore training availability, skills needed, and transition strategies; and Provide recommendations for programs and policies to prepare the workforce for these transitions. On or before December 1, 2024, the office is required to submit a report of the study's research and findings to the governor and to specified legislative committees of reference. The office is also required to issue an update on the key findings of the study to the governor and specified legislative committees of reference by August 1, 2024. For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, the act requires the general assembly to appropriate $317,318 from the general fund to the department of labor and employment for use by the executive director's office. APPROVED by Governor May 16, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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