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ME LD1839
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Fundraising and Advisory Commission to Support the Hiring of Veterans, a 13-member body including representatives from the Department of Labor, Bureau of Veterans' Services, Department of Corrections, nonprofit veterans groups, private industry HR personnel, and workforce marketing agencies
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Commission duties include developing a fundraising plan, soliciting marketing proposals through the State's preferred vendor program, and overseeing a website with career fair information and veterans services
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Creates the Fund to Support the Hiring of Veterans, a nonlapsing dedicated fund supported by commission fundraising and private/public contributions
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Program aims to help veterans and their family members find employment, promote veteran hiring by Maine employers, and provide information about available services
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Commission members may bid on marketing contracts but must recuse themselves from related discussions and votes
Legislative Description
An Act to Strengthen the So-called Maine Hire-a-Vet Program
Administration
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/29/2025