Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD834: An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3271, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §65, is further amended to read: 2. The department, to the extent allowed by Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall establish standard levels of state supplemental income benefits for blind, disabled and elderly people. The benefits must be provided under a modified flat benefit system, and may vary by marital status, and by living arrangements to the extent allowed by Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder. The benefits may not be based on individual budgeted need and may not vary by category or geographical area. Benefits for a couple, except as provided under section 3273, subsection 1, paragraph B, must be equal to the sum of the amount of benefit for an each individual and 50% of the benefit for an individual in the couple. Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §3272, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1973, c. 790, §3, is amended to read: 1. Standard. The standard utilized to determine need shall must be the current annual budget at the …
Sponsors
- Tipping, Mike (D, 8) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Baldacci (D, 9)
- Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
- Marianne Moore (R, 6)
- Laurie Osher (D, 25)
- Amy Roeder (D, 23)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-336).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-336) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-336).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Common questions
- What is LD834?
- LD834 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income.
- What does LD834 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD834?
- 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).
- Who sponsored LD834?
- Tipping, Mike (D, 8), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD834?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=834&snum=132
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