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This bill addresses funding and implementation of collective bargaining agreements for executive branch employees in Maine for fiscal years 2025-27. The bill adjusts salary schedules for various employee unions, including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Maine State Troopers Association, Maine State Law Enforcement Association, Maine Service Employees Association, and Fraternal Order of Police. A key provision is a $2,000 lump-sum payment to employees in October 2024, with up to $9,132,794 authorized for transfer to fund this payment. The bill also authorizes the Governor to provide similar compensation treatment for new, temporary, seasonal, and confidential employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the legislation continues voluntary employee incentive programs, allowing state employees to participate in reduced workweek options (such as a 50% workweek) while maintaining full health, dental, and insurance benefits based on their original scheduled hours. The bill also includes provisions for transferring funds between departments and programs to support these collective bargaining agreements and authorizes up to $1,000,000 for a study of the executive branch's classification system, which is to be completed by December 31, 2025.

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1987&snum=132