Budget & Taxes

died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1099: An Act To Exempt Diapers From Sales Tax

LD 1099 would remove sales tax on disposable and reusable diapers, including diaper covers, wraps, and fasteners, starting January 1, 2026. This exemption applies to diapers marketed for use by children or adults, including those designed for individuals with incontinence. The bill directly affects consumers who purchase diapers by eliminating the sales tax on these essential items, reducing their out-of-pocket cost. Retailers selling qualifying diaper products will no longer collect sales tax on these items beginning the effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential diapers from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for families, aligning with support for lower-income tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 888: An Act To Expand Property Tax Relief For Veterans And Survivors Of Veterans

LD 888 expands Maine's property tax relief for veterans and their surviving spouses by creating new tax exemption tiers based on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability ratings. Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 60% or higher now qualify for exemptions ranging from $10,000 (60%) to $50,000 (100%) on their primary residence, including property held jointly with a spouse or in a revocable trust. This replaces previous fixed exemption amounts with a graduated system tied directly to VA disability ratings, affecting veterans who served in specific conflicts or received disability compensation. The bill also increases the standard exemption for veterans aged 62+ from $5,000 to $6,000 and maintains existing relief for World War I veterans and specially adapted housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities via graduated exemptions, replacing fixed amounts with higher-tier benefits based on VA ratings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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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

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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signed · Maine · Senate Apr 13, 2026

LD 1547: An Act To Use A Portion Of The Sales Tax On Snowmobiles To Fund Maine'S Snowmobile Trail Programs

This bill redirects 40% of the sales and use tax collected on snowmobiles to a new Snowmobile Trail Fund within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Of this 40%, 80% must fund trail maintenance and 20% must cover capital equipment purchases. It directly affects snowmobile buyers (through the tax) and the state agency managing Maine's trail system. The policy change ensures dedicated, ongoing funding for trail upkeep and equipment, separate from general state revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 40% of existing snowmobile sales tax to fund trail maintenance/equipment, creating dedicated budget allocation for public infrastructure via tax revenue reallocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1879: An Act To Support Maine'S Agricultural Economy By Increasing Revenue From The Corporate Income Tax And Providing Property Tax Exemptions

LD 1879 imposes a 1.07% tax on corporate income exceeding $3.5 million starting in 2026, targeting large businesses to generate revenue for Maine's agricultural sector. The funds will directly support agricultural programs, including $5 million for business incentives, $1 million for property tax exemptions on qualifying agricultural buildings, and $5 million for an agriculture investment fund. It creates a 10-year property tax exemption (2026-2036) for agricultural buildings constructed or renovated after January 2026, with municipalities reimbursed 100% by the state for lost revenue. The bill allocates specific annual funding amounts to existing agricultural programs without creating new initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 1.07% corporate tax on income >$3.5M to fund agricultural programs ($5M incentives, $1M exemptions, $5M fund), directly strengthening budget allocation for agriculture.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1658: An Act To Preserve And Strengthen The Fund For A Healthy Maine

LD 1658 increases tobacco taxes in Maine to fund the "Fund for a Healthy Maine." It raises the cigarette tax from 100 to 150 mills per cigarette effective January 5, 2026, and increases smokeless tobacco taxes from $2.02 to $3.03 per ounce or package. For other tobacco products, it raises the tax rate from 43% to 65% of cost price. The revenue from these taxes will be credited to the Fund for a Healthy Maine starting in fiscal year 2027-28, directly affecting tobacco manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who purchase these products.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tobacco taxes to directly fund the 'Fund for a Healthy Maine,' explicitly allocating new revenue to a designated program, strengthening fiscal management through dedicated revenue streams.95% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Jan 20, 2026

LD 1682: An Act To Increase Fairness In The Income Tax By Adding Higher Tax Brackets And Tax Rates

LD 1682 (2025) amends Maine's income tax code to create new higher tax brackets and rates for tax years beginning in 2025. It directly affects high-income earners: single filers with income over $300,000, heads of household over $450,000, and married couples filing jointly over $600,000. The bill increases the top tax rate from 7.15% to 10.15% for these income levels, while raising the income thresholds where higher rates apply compared to current brackets. The changes apply to all three filing statuses (single, head of household, married joint returns) and are effective starting January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases top tax rate for high earners ($300k+), promoting progressive taxation and fiscal fairness, aligning with support indicators for closing loopholes and strengthening tax system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1855: An Act To Impose An Excise Tax On Spirits-Based Cocktails Containing No More Than 12 Percent Alcohol

LD 1855 imposes a 60-cent-per-gallon excise tax on spirits-based cocktails containing 12% alcohol by volume or less. This tax applies to manufacturers and importing wholesale licensees selling these beverages within Maine. The bill defines "spirits-based cocktail" as an alcoholic drink made with spirits and containing no more than 12% alcohol by volume. The tax is collected monthly and is separate from existing excise taxes on other alcoholic products like beer or wine.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on low-alcohol cocktails, generating state revenue for budget purposes95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 995: An Act To Provide Funding For Low-Income Electric Ratepayer Assistance

This bill defines "low-income household" for electricity assistance as having income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. It allocates $7.5 million for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to provide direct aid to qualifying low-income households struggling with electric bills. The funding is specifically for "low-income electric ratepayer assistance" programs, targeting households meeting the income threshold. This is a one-time funding allocation, not a permanent program change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7.5M annually for low-income electricity assistance, funding essential public service targeting vulnerable households through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds direct aid to low-income households for electric bills, protecting utility consumers as per energy affordability policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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failed · Maine · House Jan 20, 2026

LD 438: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Limit Nonprofit Property Tax Exemptions

LD 438 allows Maine municipalities to limit property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations if local officials determine the exemption would harm residents. It amends state law to let a municipality's governing body vote to restrict the size of an exemption granted to a nonprofit, such as a community center or hospital. This directly affects nonprofits currently receiving full tax exemptions and gives towns the authority to adjust exemptions based on local financial needs. The bill does not change existing exemption eligibility but adds a new tool for municipalities to manage tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables municipalities to adjust nonprofit tax exemptions for fiscal responsibility, directly managing local tax revenue and budget impacts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

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