LD599 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay.

What is the status of LD599?

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).

Tipping, Mike (D, 8), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD599?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=599&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD599: An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay

Q: What does LD599 do?

In its own words: An Act to Codify the Federal Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay' Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the additional overtime costs associated with increasing the annual rate that an employee.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Codify the Federal Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay' Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the additional overtime costs associated with increasing the annual rate that an employee.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Codify the Federal Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay' Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the additional overtime costs associated with increasing the annual rate that an employee who works in an executive, administrative or professional capacity must earn in order to be exempt from the laws governing the minimum wage and overtime pay to a minimum of $58,656 effective January 1, 2026. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,008,517 $2,017,033 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,008,517 $2,017,033 ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,008,517 $2,017,033 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,008,517 $2,017,033 3247 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE Page 1 - 132LR1509(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to S.P. 283, L.D. Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the additional overtime costs associated with increasing the annual rate that an employee who works in an executive, administrative or professional …

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Maine LD599: An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay

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