Maine LD2086: An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff

What the bill says

An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative BUNKER of Farmington. Printed on recycled paper.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative BUNKER of Farmington. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §1504, first ¶, as amended by PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §109, is further amended to read: The Governor shall determine the salary of the chief and, the deputy chief and majors. The compensation of the other members of the State Police shall be is determined under the Civil Service Law. SUMMARY This bill requires the Governor to determine the salaries of majors in the Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police. Page 1 - 132LR2874(01)

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Sponsors

• Stephan Bunker (D, 75) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 17, 2026: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. January 7, 2026: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence
3. January 7, 2026: Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD2086?

LD2086 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff.

What does LD2086 do?

In its own words: An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative BUNKER of Farmington. Printed on recycled paper.

What is the status of LD2086?

Failed as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LD2086?

Stephan Bunker (D, 75).

Where is the official record for LD2086?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2086&snum=132