LD1682 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates.

What is the status of LD1682?

Failed as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (January 20, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1682?

Laurie Osher (D, 25), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1682?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1682&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1682: An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates

Q: What does LD1682 do?

In its own words: An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, EATON of Deer Isle, GOLEK of Harpswell, LOOKNER of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, January 20, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, EATON of Deer Isle, GOLEK of Harpswell, LOOKNER of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Printed on recycled paper.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, EATON of Deer Isle, GOLEK of Harpswell, LOOKNER of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5111, sub-§1-F, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. DD, §3, is amended to tax years beginning from 2017 to 2024. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017 but before January 1, 2025, for single individuals and married persons filing separate returns: If Maine taxable income is: The tax is: Less than $21,050 5.8% of the Maine taxable income At least $21,050 but less than $50,000 $1,221 plus 6.75% of the excess over $21,050 $50,000 or more $3,175 plus 7.15% of the excess over $50,000 Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §5111, sub-§1-G is enacted to tax years beginning 2025. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, for single individuals and married persons filing separate returns: If Maine taxable income is: The …

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Maine LD1682: An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates

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