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LD 714

An Act To Amend The Tax Laws

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kristen Cloutier

Maine tax law amendment bill introduced by Rep. Cloutier remains pending after two legislative session carryovers with no substantive action taken.

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 714

Legislative bill overview

LD 714 is a Maine tax law amendment bill sponsored by Representative Kristen Cloutier. The bill was introduced in the 2025 legislative session but has not yet been enacted, having been carried over twice to future legislative sessions without substantive action.

Why is this important

Tax law amendments can significantly affect state revenue, business operations, and individual taxpayer obligations. The bill's repeated carryover suggests either ongoing negotiations, resource constraints, or lower priority status within the legislative calendar. Without access to the bill's specific provisions, the precise real-world impact cannot be determined.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill's actual text and specific tax provisions are not detailed in available legislative records, making it impossible to assess stakeholder concerns
  • Repeated delays: Two carryovers indicate the bill has not advanced to voting or committee passage, suggesting potential disagreement or deprioritization
  • Ambiguous scope: "Amending tax laws" is broad language that could affect income tax, sales tax, property tax, or other revenue mechanisms—each with different constituency impacts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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