ConnecticutLabor Department would centralize workforce information online
Starting October 1, 2026, the Labor Department would publish a central website page for workforce programs, opportunities, and related resources.
What it does
Starting October 1, 2026, the Labor Department would publish one online place for job training, career counseling, workforce groups, and related resources, with updates twice a year.
Argument forA central online page could make it easier for workers and employers to find training, career advice, and workforce programs in one place.
Argument againstBecause updates occur only twice a year, some job or training information could become outdated between updates.
More detail
The Labor Commissioner must create an informational web page on the Labor Department’s website. The page must cover job training, career counseling, workforce organizations and opportunities, regional sector partnerships, and other workforce development topics. The page may include links to outside information, resources, and materials. The Labor Commissioner must update the page’s information, resources, and materials twice each year. The provision takes effect October 1, 2026, and requires the page to be created by January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 4SIGNED BY Governor Ned LamontBecame Law
- May 28TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- May 28TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- May 20PUBLIC ACT 26-145
- May 6ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE
- Vote recorded Senate Roll Call Vote 397. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. APassed Senate
- May 6SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. AMajor
- May 2SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 525
- May 2FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.Minor
- May 1IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote 177. Result: pass.Lower
- May 1HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. APassed House
- May 1HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. AMajor
- Apr 7FILE NO. 432
- Apr 7HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 316
- Apr 7FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- Apr 7RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- Mar 30REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26Minor
- Mar 19FILED WITH LCOMinor
- Mar 19Joint FavorableMinor
- Mar 6PUBLIC HEARING 0310
- Mar 5REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public EmployeesIntroduced
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