SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 83A- Department of Business and Economic Development

3-701.

(A) (1) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.

(2) "BOARD" MEANS THE PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY
ADVISORY BOARD.

(3) "FUND" MEANS THE PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY FUND.

(4) "PROGRAM" MEANS THE PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY
PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT.

[(a)] (B) There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Program within the
Department of Business and Economic Development.

[(b)] (C) The Partnership for Workforce Quality Program shall provide
training services:

(1) To improve the competitiveness and productivity of Maryland's
workforce and business community;

(2) To upgrade employee skills for new technologies or production
processes; and

(3) To assist Maryland businesses in promoting employment stability.

3-702.

(a) (1) There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board as part
of the Department of Business and Economic Development.

(2) (i) The Board shall consult on a regular basis with the Work Force
Investment Board and Commission concerning the activities of the Partnership for
Workforce Quality Program.

(ii) The Board shall submit a quarterly report on the Program to
the Work Force Investment Board.

(3) The Board consists of 15 members, appointed by the Governor, with
the advice of the Secretary of Business and Economic Development and the Chairman
of the Work Force Investment Board.

(4) The Board membership shall include:

(i) 5 representatives of business of which 3 shall be representatives
of employers with less FEWER than 100 employees;

(ii) 3 representatives of organized labor;