Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5491: AN ACT CONCERNING CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning centralization of workforce development information. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2026) Not later than January 1, 2027, the Labor Commissioner shall create an informational web page, as part of the Internet web site of the Labor Department, to serve as a central repository of information, resources and materials, including links to external sources of such information, resources and materials regarding (1) job training, career counseling and workforce development organizations and opportunities available, (2) regional sector partnerships, and (3) other topics relevant to workforce development. The Labor Commissioner shall, on a semiannual basis, update the information, resources and materials described in this section for items to be included on such informational web page. Governor's Action: Approved June 4, 2026
Sponsors
- Christie Carpino (R, 32) · primary sponsor
- Timothy Ackert (R, 8)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Henry Genga (D, 10)
- William Pizzuto (R, 71)
- Martin Foncello (R, 107)
- Donna Veach (R, 30)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-145
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 525
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 397 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 177 (May 1, 2026): 146 yea, 0 nay, passed
- LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 19, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Electronic government information, Workforce development
Common questions
- What is HB5491?
- HB5491 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION.
- What does HB5491 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning centralization of workforce development information. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5491?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5491?
- Christie Carpino (R, 32), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5491?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05491&which_year=2026
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