Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1954: An Act to Update the Sales Tax Fairness Credit
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Lower Household Costs by Expanding the Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Grocery Staples Sold in Grocery Stores" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Update the Sales Tax Fairness Credit' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Lower Household Costs by Expanding the Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Grocery Staples Sold in Grocery Stores" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Update the Sales Tax Fairness Credit' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5213-A, sub-§1, ¶A-1, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. B, §9, is amended to read: A-1. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026, "base credit" and (2) For individuals filing joint returns or as heads of households, $175 plus an additional amount equal to: (a) For individuals filing joint returns, $25 if they can claim the federal child tax credit pursuant to the Code, Section 24 for no more than one qualifying child or dependent or $50 if they can claim the credit for more than one qualifying child or dependent; or (b) For individuals filing as heads of households, $25 if they can claim the federal child tax credit pursuant to the Code, Section 24 for 2 qualifying children or dependents or $50 if they can claim the credit for more than qualifying children or dependents. Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §5213-A, sub-§1, ¶A-2 is enacted to read: A-2. For …
Sponsors
- Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23) · primary sponsor
- Curry, Chip (D, 11)
- DeBrito, Flavia (D)
- William Faulkingham (R, 12)
- Rachel Henderson (R, 78)
- Benjamin Hymes (R, 38)
- Adam Lee (D, 89)
- Joseph Martin (R, 19)
- Timothy Nangle (D, 26)
- Charles Skold (D, 119)
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 PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : 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-615).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-615) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-615).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : 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: EXEMPT ITEMS, Legislature, SALES AND USE TAX, Senate, Other, PROVISIONS REVISED
Common questions
- What is LD1954?
- LD1954 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Update the Sales Tax Fairness Credit.
- What does LD1954 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Lower Household Costs by Expanding the Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Grocery Staples Sold in Grocery Stores" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Update the Sales Tax Fairness Credit' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD1954?
- 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 LD1954?
- Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1954?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1954&snum=132
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