Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD2078: An Act to Exempt from Sales Tax the Sale and Delivery of All Residential Electricity
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Establish the Electricity Cost Fairness Refundable Tax Credit" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Exempt from Sales Tax the Sale and Delivery of All Residential Electricity' Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Establish the Electricity Cost Fairness Refundable Tax Credit" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Exempt from Sales Tax the Sale and Delivery of All Residential Electricity' 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 the sale and delivery of only some residential electricity, and this legislation expands that exemption to all residential electricity; and Whereas, immediate relief from the high cost of residential electricity is necessary for customers in Maine; and Whereas, to make the expanded exemption available for the sale and delivery of all residential electricity as early as possible in 2026, this legislation must take effect prior to the expiration of the 90-day period after adjournment; 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 by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1760, …
Sponsors
- Kilton Webb (D, 98) · primary sponsor
- Bruce Bickford (R, 20)
- Sally Cluchey (D, 52)
- Holly Eaton (D, 15)
- Wayne Farrin (D, 47)
- Sharon Frost (I, 58)
- Parnell Terry (D, 108)
- Tipping, Mike (D, 8)
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.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.ROLL CALL NO. 646(Yeas 136 - Nays 0 - Absent 13 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-816), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-816) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
- : 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" (H-816).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence
- : Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #646: Enactment - Emer (March 12, 2026): 136 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: INCOME TAX, Legislature, Senate, CREDITS, Other, ELECTRICITY
Common questions
- What is LD2078?
- LD2078 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Exempt from Sales Tax the Sale and Delivery of All Residential Electricity.
- What does LD2078 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Establish the Electricity Cost Fairness Refundable Tax Credit" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Exempt from Sales Tax the Sale and Delivery of All Residential Electricity' Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD2078?
- 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 LD2078?
- Kilton Webb (D, 98), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD2078?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2078&snum=132
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