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LD1611

An Act to Decrease the Retirement Contributions Required for Teachers and State Employees

Failed·4/29/26
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Maine LD1611 would reduce retirement contributions for teachers and state employees starting July 1, 2026.

Maine LD1611, which failed as of April 29, 2026, would amend the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program. Beginning July 1, 2026, the bill lowers the required contributions from 7.65% to 6.2% of earnable compensation for all members. This change aims to decrease the financial burden on teachers and state employees in the retirement program.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.