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LD 1839

An Act To Strengthen The So-Called Maine Hire-A-Vet Program

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Quentin Chapman and 9 co-sponsors

Proposed to strengthen Maine's Hire-A-Vet program, but the bill died in committee and never became law.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1839

Summary of LD 1839 — An Act To Strengthen The So-Called Maine Hire-A-Vet Program

Overview

LD 1839 is a proposed Maine statute introduced on April 30, 2025. Its title indicates an objective to strengthen the Maine Hire-A-Vet Program, which is administered by the state’s Labor Department. The provided materials do not include the bill’s actual text or specific provisions.

Status: Dead. The bill was placed in Legislative Files pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 on May 29, 2025, meaning it did not advance to enactment.

Key dates in the legislative history:
- 2025-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Labor; ordered printed and sent forthwith for concurrence
- 2025-05-13: Work session held; committee “Ought Not To Pass” (ONTP)
- 2025-05-28: Reported Out - ONTP
- 2025-05-29: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title suggests it aims to strengthen the Maine Hire-A-Vet Program.
  • The available information does not include the bill’s specific provisions or exact changes proposed to the program (e.g., eligibility, funding, reporting requirements, or administration changes).

Key Provisions (as provided)

  • Specific textual provisions are not included in the materials provided.
  • Inference from the title: likely intended modifications or enhancements to the existing Hire-A-Vet program, potentially affecting eligibility, participation, administration by the Maine Department of Labor, or program funding. However, no concrete details can be confirmed from the summary provided.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Veterans eligible for or participating in the Maine Hire-A-Vet Program
  • Employers engaging with the Hire-A-Vet Program (e.g., those hiring veterans under the program)
  • Maine Department of Labor (administrative and oversight responsibilities)
  • Stakeholders in veteran employment programs and related workforce development activities

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 30, 2025
  • Referred to: Committee on Labor (April 30, 2025)
  • Work session: May 13, 2025
  • Committee action: ONTP (May 13, 2025)
  • Reported out: ONTP (May 28, 2025)
  • Final status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) under Joint Rule 310.3 (May 29, 2025)

Potential Impact

  • Given the ONTP recommendation and the eventual DEAD status, the bill does not become law.
  • If similar proposals arise in the future, supporters might seek to address concerns that led to the ONTP outcome (e.g., funding availability, effectiveness, or administrative impact) and present revised provisions for consideration.
  • Stakeholders should monitor future legislation related to veteran employment programs and the Hire-A-Vet framework for any new or amended proposals.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to how similar programs operate in other states or outline typical elements such bills address (eligibility, funding, reporting) so you can better gauge what a future version might include.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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