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ME LD1839

Bill

Status

Failed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Craig Hickman

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Creates the Fund to Support the Hiring of Veterans, a nonlapsing dedicated fund supported by commission fundraising and private/public contributions

  • Program aims to help veterans and their family members find employment, promote veteran hiring by Maine employers, and provide information about available services

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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