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MaineLD 1117132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce Through Certified Preapprenticeship Training Programs

Sponsored By: Kilton Webb (Democratic)

Became Law

JOB TRAININGJOB TRAINING - PROGRAMS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Grants favor high-wage preapprenticeships

The Department runs competitive grants for certified preapprenticeship programs. At least 51% of all grant dollars must go to programs that meet three tests: strong results with historically marginalized communities; steady placement into registered apprenticeships that pay a total package of at least $35.00 per hour at graduation; and strong support services. The $35.00 minimum rises on January 15, 2026 and each January 15 after by the CPI-W Northeast Region August increase, rounded to the nearest 5 cents. Priority also goes to programs with direct entry into registered apprenticeships and training for high-wage, in-demand jobs.

Stipends and supports for trainees

The Maine Apprenticeship Program funds certified preapprenticeship programs to give supports and cash stipends. Grants can pay for child care, transportation, training materials, tools, and safety gear. They can also reimburse other costs to attend and help you get ready for on-the-job learning in a registered apprenticeship. Funds can also support program development and staffing.

No grants for weak job outcomes

Programs are ineligible for these grants if they cannot prove their graduates work in the same field within six months of finishing. Programs are also ineligible if they cannot prove their graduates are represented by a labor organization. This narrows who gets funding and steers money to providers with verified results.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 42

House vote • 6/4/2025

ENACTMENT

Yes: 108 • No: 34

Senate vote • 6/3/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

Yes: 24 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 306

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/5/2025Senate

  3. Speaker laid before the HouseMore than one-fifth of the members present expressed a desire for a roll call, which was ORDERED.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.ROLL CALL NO. 333(Yeas 108 - Nays 34 - Absent 9 - Excused 0) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  4. Representative MOONEN of Portland REQUESTED a Roll Call. On further motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.Later today assigned. (Roll Call Requested.)

    6/4/2025House

  5. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 337 Yeas 24 - Nays 8 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-388) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-388) in concurrence

    6/3/2025Senate

  6. Reports READ.On motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-388) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-388). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  7. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  8. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR in concurrence

    3/18/2025Senate

  9. Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/18/2025House

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