LD1988

An Act to Address Funding Needs for State Employees Affected by Federal Funding Disruptions

Complete·6/25/25

Funding transfer to address layoffs for state employees due to federal funding disruptions.

This bill allows the State Controller to transfer funds to cover layoff obligations for state employees affected by federal funding disruptions. It authorizes the transfer of Personal Services expenditures from federal fund accounts to the Departments and Operating Capital. Additionally, it requires the transfer of the unobligated balance from the Departments and Agencies - Statewide program, General Fund account to the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital by June 30, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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13 Nay

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3 Absent

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History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required In NON-CONCURRENCE

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Sent down for concurrence