HB 24-1189

HB 24-1189 amends the budget for Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment by reducing funding from state and federal sources while increasing cash funds. It also extends funding for programs that provide work-based learning opportunities, digital navigation support, English as a second language courses tailored to career needs, and a task force focused on studying in-demand occupations. This bill was signed into law by the governor on February 27, 2024, and took effect immediately on the same day.

Official Summary

The 2023 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of labor and employment. The general fund, the reappropriated funds, and federal funds portions of the appropriation are decreased and the cash funds portion is increased. Senate Bill 22-140, concerning the expansion of experiential learning opportunities through relationships with employers, and, in connection therewith, establishing a work-based learning incentive program, a digital navigation program, a career-aligned English as a second language program, a global talent task force to study in-demand occupations, is amended to further appropriate the unexpended amount through the 2024-25 fiscal year. APPROVED by Governor February 27, 2024 EFFECTIVE February 27, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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