Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD700: An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students
What the bill says
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students" Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for tuition waivers to eligible students who are enrolled full-time at any University of Maine System campus beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. GENERAL.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students" Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for tuition waivers to eligible students who are enrolled full-time at any University of Maine System campus beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,400,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,400,000 2240 ' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 2288 This amendment is the majority report of the committee. This amendment adds an 2299 appropriations and allocations section. 3300 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 3311 (See attached) Page 1 - 132LR2032(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Sponsors
- Tipping, Mike (D, 8) · primary sponsor