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LD 883

An Act To Reduce The Tax Burden On Maine Citizens

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sue Bernard and 5 co-sponsors

Reduces Maine residents' tax burden; carried over to a future session for possible tax relief changes by the Maine Revenue Services.

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 883

Summary of LD 883: An Act To Reduce The Tax Burden On Maine Citizens

Overview

  • Bill Number: LD 883
  • Title: An Act To Reduce The Tax Burden On Maine Citizens
  • Status: Carry Over Approved (to carry over into the next session or special session)
  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Classification/Subject: Bill; Powers, Reductions, Revenue Services Bureau

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title indicates its primary aim is to reduce the tax burden on Maine residents. Specific mechanisms (e.g., tax rate reductions, credits, exemptions, or procedural changes) are not provided in the information available here. The subject line suggests a focus on powers and reductions related to Maine Revenue Services, which could involve adjustments to tax administration or revenue collection authority.

Key Provisions (as Available)

  • The full text and detailed provisions are not included in the information provided. Therefore, exact changes to taxation, credits, exemptions, rates, thresholds, or administrative procedures cannot be confirmed here.
  • Based on the title and subject, the bill would likely propose changes affecting state tax policy or the operations/powers of the Maine Revenue Services Bureau. However, without the bill text, the specific provisions remain undetermined.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Maine residents and taxpayers (primary beneficiaries if tax relief is enacted).
  • Maine Revenue Services Bureau (if the bill modifies its powers or administration).
  • Potentially businesses and institutions impacted by any tax-related provisions, depending on the exact scope of relief.

Legislative History and Status

  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Taxation (3/4/2025) with concurrent referral and sent forthwith.
  • Carried Over Timeline:
    • 3/21/2025: Carried over to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (per Joint Order SP 519).
    • 5/23/2025: Carry Over Requested.
    • 6/25/2025: Carry Over Approved; carried over "in the same posture" to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (per Joint Order SP 800).
  • The bill is tagged as a carryover (i.e., it will remain under consideration to be acted upon in a future session rather than dying at the end of the current session).

Timeline and Next Steps

  • The bill has been carried over and will be eligible for consideration in a future special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature.
  • To provide a precise understanding of what LD 883 would change, the full bill text and fiscal notes are needed. If you’d like, I can review the actual bill language to extract:
    • Specific tax provisions (rates, credits, exemptions)
    • Administrative changes to the Revenue Services Bureau
    • Effective dates and any sunset provisions
    • Fiscal impact estimates and revenue effects
    • Any transitional provisions

Additional Notes

  • This summary is based on the available metadata and actions. The substantive content (the exact statutory changes) requires the full bill text. If you can share the text or a link to the bill, I can provide a detailed, provision-by-provision analysis.

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

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