AN ACT relating to economic development.

HB 476 creates the "Bluegrass State Skills Corporation" under Kentucky's Cabinet for Economic Development to improve employment opportunities for Kentuckians through skills training and education programs aligned with business needs. The corporation is governed by a 17-member board (including 5 ex-officio state officials and 12 gubernatorial appointees with business/education expertise) that will oversee program development and operations. It directly affects job seekers, workers, and businesses by establishing a dedicated entity to coordinate workforce training initiatives. The bill specifies the board's structure, appointment terms, compensation ($100 per meeting), and requires the Economic Development Cabinet to provide administrative support. This is a substantive policy change establishing a new state entity focused on workforce development.