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Yes: 132 • No: 42
MaineLD 1117132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce Through Certified Preapprenticeship Training Programs
Sponsored By: Kilton Webb (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
JOB TRAININGJOB TRAINING - PROGRAMS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Grant priority for higher-paying apprenticeships
The Department of Labor runs a competitive grant process through the Maine Apprenticeship Program. At least 51% of grant dollars go to certified programs that serve and place people from historically marginalized communities, consistently place graduates into registered apprenticeships with a total package of at least $35 per hour upon graduation, and provide strong, comprehensive supports. Beginning January 15, 2026, the $35 minimum rises each January 15 by the Northeast CPI‑W change from August to August, rounded to the nearest $0.05. Priority also goes to programs with direct entry to registered apprenticeships and training for high‑wage, in‑demand sectors.
Stipends and supports for pre-apprentices
The Maine Apprenticeship Program makes grants to certified preapprenticeship programs. Programs can use the money for participant supports and cash stipends. Examples include child care, transportation, training materials, membership fees, tools, and personal protective equipment, plus reimbursement of other costs. Grants also fund help to remove barriers, connect to needed services, and get you ready for on‑the‑job learning in a registered apprenticeship. Funding can also cover program development, support, and staffing so services keep running.
Tighter grant eligibility for programs
A certified preapprenticeship program is not eligible for these grants if it cannot show its graduates are working in the field within six months of completion. Programs whose graduates are represented by a labor organization are also not eligible. This narrows which providers can receive grant funding.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kilton Webb
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 306
6/13/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/5/2025SenateSpeaker 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.
6/4/2025HouseRepresentative 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.)
6/4/2025HouseReports 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
6/3/2025SenateReports 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.
6/2/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR in concurrence
3/18/2025SenateCommittee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/18/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-388), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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