132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1533 LR 1730(01)
An Act to Ensure the Retention of R1 Research Institution Status by the University of Maine
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Tipping of Penobscot
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,686,441 $5,372,883 $8,059,324 $10,745,766
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,686,441 $5,372,883 $8,059,324 $10,745,766
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,686,441 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,372,883 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the University of Maine System to support an additional 25 graduate students per year in research graduate programs until each student completes the student's program.