Maine 132th Legislature Status: Passed House

LD 681 — An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding In The State

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State

Bill Text

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — ONTP/OTP-AM

  2. Voted — Divided Report

  3. Work Session Held

Sponsors

  • LD 681 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on · 22 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • LD 681

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT

Failed 10 Yea · 25 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 101000
Independent 0100
Republican 01100
Unaffiliated 0300
Total 102500
% of votes cast 29%71%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
FARRIN of Somerset — Nay
HAGGAN of Penobscot — Nay
LIBBY of Cumberland — Nay
 Henry L. Ingwersen Democrat Yea
Anne M. Carney Democrat Yea
Cameron D. Reny Democrat Yea
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Nay
Denise Tepler Democrat Nay
Donna Bailey Democrat Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry Democrat Nay
Jill C. Duson Democrat Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat Nay
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo Democrat Yea
Mark W. Lawrence Democrat Nay
Matthea E.L. Daughtry Democrat Nay
Michael Tipping Democrat Nay
Nicole C. Grohoski Democrat Nay
Pinny H. Beebe-Center Democrat Yea
Rachel Talbot Ross Democrat Nay
Stacy F. Brenner Democrat Nay
Teresa S. Pierce Democrat Yea
Timothy E. Nangle Democrat Yea
Richard A. Bennett Independent Nay
Bruce Bickford Republican Nay
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III Republican Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake Republican Nay
Joseph E. Martin Republican Nay
Marianne Moore Republican Nay
Matthew A. Harrington Republican Nay
Richard T. Bradstreet Republican Nay
Russell J. Black Republican Nay
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Nay
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Nay
Susan Bernard Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does LD 681 do?
An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State
Who sponsors LD 681?
LD 681 is sponsored by LD 681.
What is the current status of LD 681?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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