LD1219 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System.

What is the status of LD1219?

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 LD1219?

Tipping, Mike (D, 8), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1219?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1219&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1219: An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System

Q: What does LD1219 do?

In its own words: An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System' Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System' Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System' Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 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 to support a 6% increase in funding for fiscal year 202526 and an additional 6% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026-27 to support the continuation of current University of Maine System operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,371,274 $29,604,824 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,371,274 $29,604,824 2295 ' Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. Page 1 - 132LR1731(03) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to S.P. 508, L.D. 1219 SUMMARY This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment provides ongoing funding …

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Maine LD1219: An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System

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