An Act To Expand Access to Workforce Development at Brunswick Landing
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1423
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: GERZOFSKY, HERBIG, ALFOND, DIAMOND, HASKELL, KATZ, MASON, PATRICK, VOLK, GIDEON
Amends: 26 MRSA §2031

Legislative Document 
No. 1423 
S.P. 532 
In Senate, May 19, 2015 
An Act To Expand Access to Workforce Development at Brunswick 
Landing 
(AFTER DEADLINE) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator GERZOFSKY of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and 
Senators: ALFOND of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, HASKELL of Cumberland, 
KATZ of Kennebec, MASON of Androscoggin, PATRICK of Oxford, VOLK of Cumberland, 
Representative: GIDEON of Freeport. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §2031, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 573, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
1.  Program established.  The Governor's Jobs Initiative Program, referred to in this 
section as the "program," is established to encourage high-quality job creation and 
expansion by directly linking the education and training resources of this State to job 
opportunities.  To the extent of available resources, the program develops and coordinates 
training for firms intending to expand or locate in this State, reorganize a workplace to 
remain competitive or upgrade worker skills by providing essential work competencies 
such as computer literacy, problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, math and 
science proficiency and team-building skills.  The program also supports the 
redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station, as defined in Title 5, section 13083-H, by 
providing funding for public-private partnerships for academic programming in 
composites manufacturing, nursing, business and the arts and sciences and funding for 
student advising, library and tutoring services. 
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF 
Governor's Jobs Initiative Program 0842 
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funds to the Governor's Jobs Initiative Program to support 
base redevelopment through economic growth and the operation of Southern Maine 
Community College's new Midcoast Campus at Brunswick Landing.  The funding 
supports public-private partnerships for academic programming in composites 
manufacturing, nursing, business and the arts and sciences and ensures student success 
through advising, library and tutoring services at the Maine Advanced Technology and 
Engineering Center. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,300,000 per year 
beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to the Governor's Jobs Initiative Program to increase 
economic development and provide support for operations and key educational programs 
at the Maine Advanced Technology and Engineering Center at Brunswick Landing. 
GENERAL FUND 
2015-16
2016-17
All Other 
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$1,300,000
$1,300,000