Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1705: An Act Regarding Adult Education Funding and Oversight
Status: Signed into law, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
An Act Regarding Adult Education Funding and Oversight.
From the engrossed text:
An Act Regarding Adult Education Funding and Oversight Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §8606-A, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 8. Annual assessment and reporting. The department shall annually assess adult education needs in the State relative to funding appropriated by the Legislature. By December 3, 2026 and annually thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters with the findings of the assessment. The report must B. The full funding amount that each adult education program in the State is eligible for and the amount that figure has been prorated by the department; C. The impact of funding on adult education program outcomes; D. Additional funding needs; E. A plan for gradually increasing annual funding to adult education programs in order to reach 100% of the State's obligation for adult education funding in accordance with subsection 4; and F. Recommendations on improvements to adult education. Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §8606-A, sub-§9 is enacted to justification. If funds appropriated for adult education are not disbursed in accordance with the reimbursement procedures and rates described in this section and in section 8607-A, the department shall submit to the Legislature a detailed written explanation describing the reason the funds were not disbursed and describing the purpose of the funds. Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA …
Sponsors
- Holly Sargent (D, 147) · primary sponsor
- Michael Brennan (D, 115)
- Janice Dodge (D, 39)
- Wayne Farrin (D, 47)
- Anne Graham (D, 105)
- Allison Hepler (D, 49)
- James Libby (R, 22)
- Christina Mitchell (D, 110)
- Kelly Murphy (D, 125)
- Daniel Shagoury (D, 55)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-611) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-684) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-611) in concurrence. On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (H-611) was ADOPTED. On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-684) to Committe
- : 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
- : Speaker laid before the HouseSubsequently, the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENACTED.This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House being necessary, a total was taken.ROLL CALL NO. 439(Yeas 105 - Nays 34 - Absent 10 - Excused 2) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.Representative MOONEN of Portland REQUESTED a Roll Call. More than one-fifth of the members present expressed a desire for a roll call, which was ORDERED.On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, TABLED pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.Later today assigned. (Roll Call Ordered)
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-611) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-611), in concurrence.Ordered sent down 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" (H-611).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #439: FINAL ENACTMENT (June 11, 2025): 105 yea, 34 nay, passed
Subjects: ADULT EDUCATION, Legislature, STATUTORY FUNDING, Senate, Other, FUNDING
Common questions
- What is LD1705?
- LD1705 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Regarding Adult Education Funding and Oversight.
- What does LD1705 do?
- In its own words: An Act Regarding Adult Education Funding and Oversight.
- What is the status of LD1705?
- Signed into law as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD1705?
- Holly Sargent (D, 147), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1705?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1705&snum=132
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