Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 700: An Act To Promote Student Enrollment And Degree Completion In The University Of Maine System By Awarding Waivers Of Tuition And Fees To Eligible Students
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
LD 700 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Promote Student Enrollment And Degree Completion In The University Of Maine System By Awarding Waivers Of Tuition And Fees To Eligible Students. Primary sponsor: Mike Tipping (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tipping | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bruce Bickford | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jim Dill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jill Duson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Marianne Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
- In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-60).
- Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
- Committee Amendment "A" (S-60) was READ and ADOPTED.
- The Bill was READ ONCE.
- (Yeas 75 - Nays 64 - Absent 11 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)
- ROLL CALL NO. 133
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