Bill > LD87

This bill makes several technical changes to update references to the State Workforce Board, primarily by adding the word "Development" to its official name throughout various sections of Maine state law. The bill clarifies the board's responsibilities, which include ensuring the state's workforce development system helps Maine people and businesses compete globally, recommending workforce development plans to the Governor, monitoring strategic goals, and providing policy recommendations on various workforce-related issues. The bill also modifies the board's membership structure, removing the requirement for legislative review of certain appointments and introducing provisions for appointing a chair and vice-chair. Specifically, the Governor can now appoint a chair from business and industry representatives, subject to legislative review and confirmation, and can also appoint an interim chair for up to 6 months without legislative review. The bill additionally changes the classification of rulemaking for industry partnerships from "major substantive" to "routine technical" rules, which typically involves a less rigorous approval process. These changes aim to streamline the board's operations and clarify its role in workforce development across various state agencies and programs.

Labor and Employment

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=87&snum=132