LD681 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State.

What is the status of LD681?

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).

Nicole Grohoski (D, 7), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD681?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=681&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD681: An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State

Q: What does LD681 do?

In its own words: An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State" Amend the bill in section 1 in §10018 in the first indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "thereafter," the following: 'in addition to any adjustment for inflation,' Amend the bill in section 1 in §10018 in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "5%" and inserting the following: '2% above the baseline budget' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and al.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State" Amend the bill in section 1 in §10018 in the first indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "thereafter," the following: 'in addition to any adjustment for inflation,' Amend the bill in section 1 in §10018 in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "5%" and inserting the following: '2% above the baseline budget' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and al.

From the introduced text:

An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State" Amend the bill in section 1 in §10018 in the first indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "thereafter," the following: 'in addition to any adjustment for inflation,' Amend the bill in section 1 in §10018 in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "5%" and inserting the following: '2% above the baseline budget' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase the percentage of the Maine Maritime Academy's total state appropriation as a share of its total operating costs by 2% until the percentage of the total state appropriation as a share of the Maine Maritime Academy's total operating costs equals at least the lesser of the percentage of the University of Maine System's and the Maine Community College System's total state appropriation compared to each respective system's total operating costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,161,107 $2,380,268 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,161,107 $2,380,268 3228 ' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering …

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Maine LD681: An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State

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