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ME LD 681

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An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding In The State

Maine · 132 · upper

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Did ME LD 681 pass?

No. ME LD 681 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

What is ME LD 681 about?

ME LD 681 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding In The State”.

Who sponsors ME LD 681?

Nicole GROHOSKI is the primary sponsor of ME LD 681, joined by 9 cosponsors.

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Latest action
2026-04-29 — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Nicole GROHOSKIprimary
  • Cameron RENYcosponsor
  • Joseph RAFFERTYcosponsor
  • Nina MILLIKENcosponsor
  • James LIBBYcosponsor
  • Holly STOVERcosponsor
  • Billy Bob FAULKINGHAMcosponsor
  • Matthea DAUGHTRYcosponsor
  • Steven BISHOPcosponsor
  • Steven FOSTERcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-29

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

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  2. 2025-06-25

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

  3. 2025-06-02

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

  4. 2025-06-02

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-06-02

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  6. 2025-06-02

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  7. 2025-06-02

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-175).

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  8. 2025-06-02

    Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.

  9. 2025-06-02

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-175) was READ and ADOPTED.

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  10. 2025-06-02

    The Bill was READ ONCE.

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  11. 2025-06-02

    On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

  12. 2025-06-02

    Reports READ.

  13. 2025-05-29

    Sent down for concurrence

  14. 2025-05-29

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-175)

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  15. 2025-05-29

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-175) READ and ADOPTED.

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  16. 2025-05-29

    Bill READ ONCE

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  17. 2025-05-29

    On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook The Minority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED

  18. 2025-05-29

    Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 262 Yeas 10 - Nays 25 - Excused 0 - Absent 0

  19. 2025-05-29

    Motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York to ACCEPT the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report FAILED.

  20. 2025-05-29

    Reports Read

  21. 2025-05-28

    Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM

  22. 2025-05-08

    Voted - Divided Report

  23. 2025-05-08

    Work Session Held

  24. 2025-03-21

    CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

  25. 2025-02-20

    Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

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Votes

  • ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT

    2025-05-29 · fail · 10-25

    Member-level votes (35)
    • BAILEY of York: yes
    • BALDACCI of Penobscot: no
    • BEEBE-CENTER of Knox: yes
    • BENNETT of Oxford: no
    • BERNARD of Aroostook: no
    • BICKFORD of Androscoggin: no
    • BLACK of Franklin: no
    • BRADSTREET of Kennebec: no
    • BRENNER of Cumberland: no
    • CARNEY of Cumberland: yes
    • CURRY of Waldo: no
    • CYRWAY of Kennebec: no
    • DAUGHTRY of Cumberland: no
    • DUSON of Cumberland: yes
    • FARRIN of Somerset: no
    • GROHOSKI of Hancock: no
    • GUERIN of Penobscot: no
    • HAGGAN of Penobscot: no
    • HARRINGTON of York: no
    • HICKMAN of Kennebec: no
    • INGWERSEN of York: yes
    • LAWRENCE of York: no
    • LIBBY of Cumberland: no
    • MARTIN of Oxford: no
    • MOORE of Washington: no
    • NANGLE of Cumberland: yes
    • PIERCE of Cumberland: yes
    • RAFFERTY of York: yes
    • RENY of Lincoln: yes
    • ROTUNDO of Androscoggin: yes
    • STEWART of Aroostook: no
    • TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland: no
    • TEPLER of Sagadahoc: no
    • TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin: no
    • TIPPING of Penobscot: no

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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280096647

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