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ME LD1736
An Act To Broaden Educational Opportunities to Members of the Maine National Guard and Provide Financial Assistance to Veterans
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Introduced
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
In Committee
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
Crossed Over
04/09/2018
04/09/2018
Passed
04/11/2018
04/11/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2018
06/20/2018
Introduced Session
128th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act To Broaden Educational Opportunities to Members of the Maine National Guard and Provide Financial Assistance to Veterans
AI Summary
This bill broadens educational opportunities for members of the Maine National Guard by expanding the definition of "state postsecondary education institution" to include the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and certain private nonprofit postsecondary institutions. It also provides a 100% tuition benefit at these institutions, with a cap on the benefit for private institutions. Additionally, the bill establishes the Veterans Temporary Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance of up to $2,000 to veterans in Maine who have filed a valid claim for a veteran's pension or are facing an emergency, such as damage to their home or financial hardship that could result in homelessness. The bill also appropriates $150,000 for the Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund and $250,000 for the Veterans Temporary Assistance Fund.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Scott Cyrway (R)*,
Brad Farrin (R)*,
Matt Pouliot (R)*,
Michael Thibodeau (R)*,
Paul Davis (R),
Susan Deschambault (D),
Dana Dow (R),
James Gillway (R),
Deane Rykerson (D),
Last Action
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 690 Yeas 33 - Nays 0 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 (on 06/20/2018)
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