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This bill establishes the Fundraising and Advisory Commission to Support the Hiring of Veterans, a new initiative designed to help veterans and their family members find employment in Maine. The commission will consist of 11 members, including representatives from various state departments, nonprofit veterans service groups, private industry human resources personnel, workforce marketing agencies, and public members appointed by legislative leaders. The commission's primary responsibilities include developing a fundraising plan, soliciting marketing proposals for the program, and maintaining a dedicated web page to support veterans' job search efforts. The bill also creates the Fund to Support the Hiring of Veterans, which will be financed through fundraising efforts and private and public contributions. The fund will be administered by the advisory commission and used to support the veteran employment program, with the money kept separate from other state funds and designed to be non-lapsing, meaning any unspent funds will roll over to the next fiscal year. The overall goal is to improve job opportunities and career resources for veterans and their families in the state of Maine.

Labor and Employment

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1839&snum=132