LD111 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance.

What is the status of LD111?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Janice Dodge (D, 39), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD111?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=111&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD111: An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance

Q: What does LD111 do?

In its own words: An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance" Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the " the following: 'and' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read: G. Sixty-five percent after June 30, 2025.' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Retired Teachers.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance" Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the " the following: 'and' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read: G. Sixty-five percent after June 30, 2025.' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Retired Teachers.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance" Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph F in the first line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the " the following: 'and' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read: G. Sixty-five percent after June 30, 2025.' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Retired Teachers' Health Insurance 0854 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase the State's contribution toward the retired teachers' share of health insurance premiums from 60% to 65% beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,032,120 $3,116,753 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,032,120 $3,116,753 2284 ' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. Page 1 - 132LR0176(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to H.P. 76, L.D. SUMMARY This amendment requires the State to pay 65% of a retired teacher's share of the premiums for group accident and sickness or health insurance beginning July 1, 2025. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED (See attached) Page 2 - 132LR0176(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

Read the full official text

Maine LD111: An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance

What the bill says

Sponsors

Latest actions

Common questions