MaineProposed amendment would lower public employees' retirement contributions
The proposed replacement would lower public employees' retirement contributions in stages beginning in 2027, while the State pays certain added costs for teachers.
What it does
Members would contribute a smaller share of their pay to the retirement program, with the rate falling in steps from 7.65% to 6.2%.
The State would pay certain added employer retirement costs that apply to teachers' normal retirement costs under the contribution rules.
Argument forMembers could keep more of their pay as their required retirement contributions gradually fall.
Argument againstThe State could face higher costs because it would pay certain added retirement costs for teachers.
More detail
Members would contribute a smaller share of their pay to the retirement program. The rates cover members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Program, including teachers and state employees. Other rules in this part may provide different contribution rates. The listed rates start July 1, 2027, and reach 6.2% on July 1, 2032.
The State would pay certain added retirement costs for teachers. The payment applies to certain added retirement costs for teachers. This covers additional employer costs that apply to teachers' normal retirement costs under section 17701-C. This requirement would begin July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- Jun 5On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- Jun 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 4PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Jun 3Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 327 Yeas 21 - Nays 12 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
- Vote recorded PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 3Subsequently, PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-364) in concurrence PREVAILEDMinor
- Jun 3On motion by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, the Senate RECONSIDERED whereby Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED , in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 3Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-364) in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 3Committee Amendment "A" (H-364) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 3Bill READ ONCEMinor
- Jun 3Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 326 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
- Jun 3On motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED
- Jun 3Reports Read
- Jun 2Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Vote recorded ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 2The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-364).Minor
- Jun 2Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
- Jun 2Committee Amendment "A" (H-364) was READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 2The Bill was READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 2(Yeas 75 - Nays 62 - Absent 14 - Excused 0)
- Jun 2ROLL CALL NO. 266
- Jun 2On motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
- Jun 2Reports READ.
- May 29Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
- Apr 30Voted - Divided Report
- Apr 30Work Session Held
- Apr 11The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.Minor
- Apr 11Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 2025.Introduced
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