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
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Summary
The proposal would require each University of Maine campus to receive at least 95% of the per‑student funding its peer institution gets in FY 2026‑27 and 100% in FY 2027‑28. It also raises the system’s minimum hourly wage to 125% of the state minimum beginning July 1 2025 and earmarks extra state money for a 6% funding boost in 2025‑26 and a 4% boost in 2026‑27. The bill targets university campuses, their trustees, and all hourly workers, aiming to improve financial stability and pay.
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