Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1419: An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, current law provides a sales tax exemption for sales of new manufactured housing for all costs, excluding materials, included in the sale price, but only to a maximum of 50% of the sale price, and this legislation increases that exemption to a maximum of 75% of the sale price; and Whereas, for this increased sales tax exemption to be available for sales of new manufactured housing occurring during the 2026 construction season, this legislation must take effect prior to the expiration of the 90-day period; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,' Amend the bill in section 2 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "January" and inserting the following: 'July' Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: …
Sponsors
- Richard Bennett (R, 18) · primary sponsor
- Bruce Bickford (R, 20)
- Mark Blier (R, 138)
- Richard Bradstreet (R, 15)
- Curry, Chip (D, 11)
- Ryan Fecteau (D, 132)
- Traci Gere (D, 134)
- Cheryl Golek (D, 99)
- Teresa Pierce (D, 25)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-491).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTEDREAD A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-491)Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-491) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on TAXATION Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Subjects: ANTELMO RAMIREZ HEAT SAFETY ACT (PV95D), Professional counselors, Legislature, SALES AND USE TAX, Senate, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1419?
- LD1419 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction.
- What does LD1419 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD1419?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD1419?
- Richard Bennett (R, 18), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1419?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1419&snum=132
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