An Act to Decrease the Retirement Contributions Required for Teachers and State Employees

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This bill lowers the retirement contributions for teachers and state employees in Maine. Starting July 1, 2026, these employees will contribute 6.2% of their pay to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program, down from the current 7.65%. This change means less money will be taken from their paychecks for retirement.

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Sponsorship · 6 Sponsors

Democrat6Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeJulia McCabe
D · CoMana Abdi
D · CoJanice Dodge
D · CoHenry Ingwersen
D · CoDaniel Shagoury
D · CoSophia Warren

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