to adopt the amendments to HB 4398, as substitute (H-2).
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4398, as substitute (H-2). The motion did not prevail 12-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 4398, as substitute (H-2): 1. Amend page 43, following line 13, by inserting: Statewide pre-apprenticeship program 3,000,000 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 198, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 1099b. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the statewide pre- apprenticeship program, $3,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with demonstrated effectiveness in the administration of an apprenticeship readiness program that increases the state's building trades and construction talent pool. The demonstrated effectiveness must include prior experience in administering programs in multiple regions in Michigan. The apprenticeship readiness program shall enroll Michigan residents into pre- apprenticeship training that will assist them in achieving employment in the expanding building trades and construction industry. The program shall prioritize pre-apprenticeship training in economically distressed communities and target residents from underrepresented populations, including but not limited to unemployed, underemployed, low-income, minorities, and women, providing them with the skills needed for immediate entry into federally registered apprenticeship programs with contractors in the building trades and construction industry.".