Missouri HB2585: Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs

What the bill says

From the amended text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2585 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6007H.03C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 620.511, 620.512, and 620.513, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to grants for certain workforce training programs. Section A. Sections 620.511, 620.512, and 620.513, RSMo, are repealed and four new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 173.2570, 173.2571, 173.2572, and 173.2573, to read as follows: [620.511.] 173.2570. 1. There is hereby established the "Missouri Workforce Development Board", formerly known as the Missouri workforce investment board, and hereinafter referred to as "the board" in sections [620.511 to 620.513] 173.2570 to 173.2573. 2. The purpose of the board is to provide workforce investment activities, through statewide and local workforce investment systems, that increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants, and, as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the state of Missouri. The board shall be the state's advisory board pertaining to workforce preparation policy. 3. The board shall meet the requirements of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, hereinafter referred to as the "WIOA", P.L. 113-128, as amended. Should another federal law supplant the WIOA, all references in sections [620.511 …

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Sponsors

• David Casteel (R, 097) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
2. April 20, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. April 20, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. April 8, 2026: Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
5. March 11, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
6. March 10, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
7. March 10, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
8. March 3, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
9. February 26, 2026: Referred: Higher Education and Workforce Development(H)
10. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 11, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2585?

HB2585 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs.

What is the status of HB2585?

In committee as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2585?

David Casteel (R, 097).

Where is the official record for HB2585?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2585&year=2026&code=R