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StateMaineIntroduced
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
Mike Tipping
LD 700 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposed a tuition and fee waiver program for eligible students attending the University of Maine system.
Who is affected
University students who meet eligibility requirements set by the state.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill died in the Senate upon adjournment of the 132nd Legislature.
Potential benefits
Proposed to increase student enrollment and degree completion rates through financial support.
Risks and tradeoffs
No information regarding funding sustainability or administrative oversight was provided.
What is still unknown
Eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, and potential economic impact on the university system are entirely unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Cannot verify specific enrollment eligibility criteria.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary, not full legislative text.
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