An Act To Address Employee Recruitment And Retention Issues Within The Maine State Ferry Service By Providing A Yearly Stipend

This bill provides a yearly cash payment to all Maine State Ferry Service employees starting January 1, 2026. The payment equals $5.00 per hour multiplied by the employee's total hours worked in the previous year. It directly affects all ferry service staff by adding this supplemental payment to their compensation. The bill also prohibits the Department of Transportation from raising ferry tolls to fund this stipend.