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LD 294

An Act To Expand Municipal Volunteer Program Eligibility Requirements In The Municipal Property Tax Assistance Laws

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Bunker

The bill expands who can qualify for municipal property tax assistance credits by broadening eligibility for municipal volunteer programs.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 294

Summary — LD 294 (132nd Maine Legislature)

Title: An Act To Expand Municipal Volunteer Program Eligibility Requirements in the Municipal Property Tax Assistance Laws
Status: Signed by Governor (June 17, 2025)
Introduced: January 30, 2025
Committee: Taxation

Purpose and intent

LD 294 amends Maine’s municipal property tax assistance laws to expand which individuals qualify under municipal volunteer program eligibility requirements. The bill’s stated purpose (by title and legislative action) is to broaden eligibility for whatever municipal volunteer-related property tax assistance or credit programs are governed by those statutes.

Key provisions

  • The bill expands eligibility requirements for municipal volunteer programs within the existing municipal property tax assistance framework.
  • A committee amendment (Committee Amendment “A” / H-621) was adopted in committee and retained in subsequent floor action. The enacted law reflects the bill as amended.
  • The documents provided do not include the bill’s full statutory text; therefore the specific eligibility changes (which volunteer roles are added, changes to service thresholds, residency or income criteria, etc.) are not identified here.

Who is affected

  • Municipalities that administer property tax assistance/credit programs for volunteers.
  • Individuals who serve in municipal volunteer roles and who seek property tax assistance or credits (e.g., volunteer emergency responders, firefighters, ambulance/EMS volunteers—common categories under similar programs—but the precise roles affected should be confirmed in the bill text).
  • Municipal tax assessment/administration staff who implement eligibility determinations.

Fiscal impact

  • Two fiscal notes were prepared (approved 06/02/25 and 06/11/25). Both state: “No fiscal impact.”
  • The fiscal notes indicate the enacted changes are not expected to generate additional cost to the State or to municipal governments as estimated by the Legislature.

Legislative history & timeline

  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025; referred to the Taxation Committee.
  • Work session and divided report in March; carried over to next session as required.
  • Committee Amendment A (H-621) read and adopted in both chambers.
  • Passed both chambers (concurrence: June 12, 2025) and signed by Governor on June 17, 2025.

Next steps / Where to find details

For the precise eligibility criteria added or changed (specific volunteer categories, service requirements, application/administration details), consult the enrolled/engrossed bill text or the Maine Legislature’s website for LD 294 (including the language of Committee Amendment H‑621 and the final enacted statute).

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

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