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ME LD1219
An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires that, beginning July 1, 2026, each campus of the University of Maine System be funded at no less than 95% of the funding that the campus's peer institution receives on a per student basis. Beginning July 1, 2027, each campus of the University of Maine System must be funded at no less than 100% of the funding that the campus's peer institution receives on a per student basis. For the purposes of these provisions, the bill provides that peer institutions are determined by the trustees for each campus of the University of Maine System. The bill also requires that, beginning July 1, 2025, the minimum hourly wage at the University of Maine System be equal to 125% of the State's minimum hourly wage. The bill also provides ongoing funds to support a 6% increase in funding for fiscal year 2025-26 and an additional 4% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026-27 to support the continuation of current University of Maine System operations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new funding requirements and minimum wage standards for the University of Maine System. Starting July 1, 2026, each campus must be funded at least 95% of what its peer institution (a comparable college determined by the trustees) receives per student, increasing to 100% by July 1, 2027. The bill defines a "peer institution" as a postsecondary education institution used for comparative analysis and benchmarking, with the specific comparisons determined by the trustees for each campus. Additionally, beginning July 1, 2025, the minimum hourly wage for university employees will be set at 125% of the state's minimum wage. To support these changes, the bill provides ongoing funding increases, including a 6% increase for fiscal year 2025-26 and an additional 4% increase for fiscal year 2026-27, totaling $14,371,274 and $24,526,974 respectively in General Fund allocations. The bill is classified as emergency legislation, meaning it will take effect immediately upon approval, which is necessary to support the university's funding needs for the upcoming fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Mike Tipping (D)*,
Joe Baldacci (D),
Bill Bridgeo (D),
Chip Curry (D),
Janice Dodge (D),
Teresa Pierce (D),
Joe Rafferty (D),
Amy Roeder (D),
Rachel Talbot Ross (D),
Denise Tepler (D),
Last Action
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1219&snum=132 |
| Senate: C-A (S-133) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0508&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (S-133) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN121902.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0508&item=1&snum=132 |
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