SB287

Create the Farming and Workforce Development Program

Senate | In Senate Committee (Finance)

📋 What This Bill Does

The bill creates the Farming and Workforce Development Program, which provides training for individuals aged 16 to 35 for seasonal crop farming employment. It allows individuals with felony convictions to participate, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. The program is administered by county offices of Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension, with an appropriation of $500,000 from the state treasury.

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Rationale

The bill establishes a government program that involves state funding and oversight, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions. It also imposes age restrictions on eligibility, which contradicts the Libertarian emphasis on individual choice and freedom.

Risks and Concerns

Increased government control over employment training
Potential for misuse of state funds
Encouragement of dependency on government programs

Platform Citations (2)

2.11 Labor Markets OPPOSES

The bill involves government-mandated training programs.

free_markets OPPOSES

The program creates a government contract for training rather than allowing free market solutions.