The commission approved its FY2027 operating budget and 2028–29 legislative appropriation request, adopting a commissioner-led amendment removing a 3% reduction from the JET grant line and instead reducing the Chapter 133 apprenticeship exceptional-item request by $3,715,436 (from $21,482,107 to $17,766,671).

The committee voted 5–3 to advance HB270, which removes exemptions for many road and utility public‑works contracts and requires contributions to the Public Works Apprentice and Training fund unless there is no approved program for a given trade. The bill drew strong industry opposition and labor support during extensive debate.