Budget & Taxes

died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 2094: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine'S Agricultural And Forestry Sectors

This bill authorizes Maine to issue up to $40 million in state bonds to support its agricultural and forestry sectors, subject to voter approval through a referendum. The funds would be distributed across several programs, including $24 million for the Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, $4 million each for drought relief and healthy soils programs, $5 million for farmland access, and $3 million for dairy improvement. If approved by voters, the money would be used to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities in farming, forestry, and related industries. The bonds would be repaid over a maximum of 10 years from the date of issuance, with any unspent funds after that period used to retire other state debt.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $40M in state bonds to fund agricultural and forestry programs, directly increasing government spending on essential sectors.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1957: An Act To Promote Film Production In Maine

LD 1957 creates a certification system for film productions filming in Maine, allowing qualifying companies to access tax credits and reimbursements. It directly affects film production companies that meet specific criteria, such as demonstrating job creation for Mainers and spending at least $75,000 per individual on wages or services within the state. To qualify, companies must provide proof of employment benefits, confirm no state loan defaults, submit a production schedule, and agree to withhold taxes on payments to "loan-out companies" (entities used by actors/artists). The bill enables certified productions to claim tax credits for eligible expenses like crew wages, equipment rentals, and local services, aiming to boost Maine's film industry and local hiring.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits/reimbursements to qualifying film companies, directly reducing their tax burden as fiscal incentive for economic development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · Senate Apr 7, 2026

LD 1865: Resolve, To Create A Tax Incentive Pilot Project To Encourage Businesses To Adopt A 4-Day Workweek

LD 1865 establishes a Maine state pilot project to incentivize businesses with at least 15 employees to adopt a 4-day workweek. The program, administered by the Department of Labor, offers a tax credit to qualifying employers who maintain employee pay, benefits, and employment status while reducing weekly work hours. Participating businesses must submit detailed transition plans, and the pilot will run for 2-4 years starting January 2027. The Department will select diverse participants (including minority- and women-owned businesses) and study the impacts on both workers and employers through data collection and surveys. Public sector employers may join the pilot but are ineligible for the tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOffers tax credits to businesses adopting 4-day workweek, directly using fiscal policy to incentivize behavioral change, aligning with tax relief indicators for business adoption.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit incentivizes 4-day workweek with maintained pay/benefits, advancing worker benefits and employment standards per bill's pilot program.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 1951: An Act To Promote Food Processing And Manufacturing Facility Expansion And Create Jobs

LD 1951 modifies Maine's tax credit program for food processing and manufacturing facility expansions. It increases the annual tax credit rate from 1.8% to 2% of qualified investments for facilities meeting new criteria, effective 2027. The bill raises the total funding cap for approved projects from $100 million to $200 million and sets a new $100 million maximum per project. To qualify, applicants must employ at least 40 full-time Maine-based workers within 12 months of facility startup and meet specific wage requirements tied to county income levels. This primarily affects businesses seeking tax incentives for expanding or building new food processing facilities in Maine.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rate (1.8%→2%) and funding cap ($100M→$200M) for food processing incentives, directly advancing tax incentive policy to stimulate economic growth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires 40 full-time Maine workers per project within 12 months, directly promoting job creation and employment standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

failed · Maine · House Jun 16, 2025

LD 291: An Act To Eliminate The Lodging Tax On Campground Sites And Revert To Using The Current Sales Tax

LD 291 eliminates the 9% lodging tax on campground rentals (for tourist and trailer camps) and instead applies Maine's standard 5.5% general sales tax to these stays. This change directly affects campground operators and guests staying in these facilities, reducing their tax burden starting January 1, 2026. The bill modifies Maine Revised Statutes §1811 to remove campground living quarters from the higher tax rate category. It does not alter the tax treatment of hotels or rooming houses, which remain subject to the 9% rate. The policy change simplifies tax application for campground rentals without creating new exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces tax burden from 9% to 5.5% on campgrounds, providing tax relief per support indicators95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · House Jun 11, 2025

LD 856: An Act To Phase Out The Income Tax

LD 856 would eliminate Maine's individual and corporate income tax through a phased reduction schedule. Starting in 2026, the tax owed would be reduced by 20% each year (80% in 2026, 60% in 2027, 40% in 2028, 20% in 2029), with no income tax imposed beginning January 1, 2030. This applies to all Maine residents and businesses paying income tax under current law. The bill modifies tax brackets and rates for 2017-2029 before fully eliminating the tax.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly phases out Maine's income tax (2026-2030), weakening the state's tax base and fiscal structure per its title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · House Jun 9, 2025

LD 1505: An Act To Phase Out The Sales And Use Tax

LD 1505 phases out Maine's sales and use tax by gradually reducing the tax rate by 0.5 percentage points every two years, starting January 1, 2026, until the rate reaches 0% for all taxable categories. It directly affects businesses selling tangible goods, digital products, and taxable services, as well as consumers purchasing these items. The bill requires the State Tax Assessor to publish updated tax rates on a public website every two years before each reduction and submit legislative proposals to adjust tax laws accordingly. This process ensures transparency and administrative updates as the tax is eliminated over time.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesPhasing out sales tax reduces state revenue, weakening the tax system and opposing current fiscal structure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · House Jun 9, 2025

LD 1707: An Act To Require A Person To Be A United States Citizen To Receive State Or Local Financial Assistance And To Ensure Municipal Compliance With Federal Immigration Laws

LD 1707 requires all individuals to be U.S. citizens to receive most state or local financial assistance in Maine, including municipal aid programs. The bill exempts general purpose school funding distributed under Title 20-A, Chapter 606-B. It also makes municipalities ineligible for state funding (like revenue sharing or general assistance) if they prohibit local officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities, aligning with federal immigration law (specifically the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform Act). This policy directly affects non-citizen residents seeking financial aid and requires municipal compliance with federal immigration information-sharing requirements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding eligibility to U.S. citizens, limiting government spending on non-citizens and reducing municipal access to state financial assistance programs.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts non-citizen access to state/local financial aid and mandates sharing immigration status with federal authorities per federal law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · House Jun 5, 2025

LD 1476: An Act To Support Maine'S Homeless Shelters By Imposing A Fee For Booking Hotels, Short-Term Rentals And Recreational Vehicle Camping Reservations

LD 1476 imposes a $2 fee on the rental of living quarters in hotels or short-term rentals, and on recreational vehicle camping reservations, starting January 1, 2026. The revenue generated from this fee must be directed to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. This funding is specifically designated to support the operational costs of homeless shelters across the state. The bill directly affects property owners and renters in the hospitality and camping sectors, while providing new resources for shelter services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new $2 fee on hospitality sectors to fund homeless shelter operations, directly increasing state budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds homeless shelter operations via hospitality fees, directly addressing homelessness and supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · House Jun 3, 2025

LD 1273: An Act To Make Paid Family And Medical Leave Voluntary

This bill repeals Maine's mandatory paid family and medical leave program, making participation voluntary instead. It limits the program to employers with 50 or more employees and requires the Department of Labor to refund all contributions made under the previous mandatory system to both employers and employees by June 2026. Unappropriated funds from the leave program must be transferred to the state's general fund by June 30, 2026. The changes take effect retroactively to October 25, 2023.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds mandatory leave program by refunding contributions and transferring unappropriated funds to general fund, eliminating dedicated revenue stream for the program.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mandatory paid family/medical leave, limits coverage to large employers, and refunds contributions - reducing access to healthcare-related leave benefits and defunding the program.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRepeals mandatory paid leave program, making it voluntary and limiting coverage to employers with 50+ employees, weakening worker protections and reducing benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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