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ME LD1987

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gattine

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adjusts salary schedules for executive branch employees in bargaining units represented by AFSCME, Maine State Troopers Association, Maine State Law Enforcement Association, Maine Service Employees Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and other certified bargaining representatives for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27

  • Authorizes up to $9,132,794 in transfers to fund a $2,000 lump-sum payment made to MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 members in October 2024 per an August 29, 2024 resolution agreement

  • Allocates up to $1,000,000 for a consultant study of the executive branch classification system, due by December 31, 2025

  • Authorizes the Governor to extend similar and equitable treatment to new, temporary, seasonal, confidential, and unclassified employees who are excluded from collective bargaining

  • Continues voluntary employee incentive programs including 50% workweek, flexible position staffing, and time off without pay, while maintaining full health, dental, and life insurance benefits based on the employee's pre-participation schedule

Legislative Description

An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program

State Finances

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

6/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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