LD1089

An Act to Permanently Fund 55 Percent of the State's Share of Education by Establishing a Tax on Incomes of More than $1,000,000

Failed·4/29/26
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Establishes a 4% income tax surcharge on Maine taxable income over $1,000,000 to fund public education.

This bill introduces a 4% income tax surcharge on Maine taxable income exceeding $1,000,000, effective for tax years starting after January 1, 2025. The surcharge is intended to generate revenue specifically for funding public prekindergarten to grade education. All collected revenue from this surcharge must be allocated to support these educational levels.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 15, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Apr 14

House

Unfinished Business

Apr 13

House

Unfinished Business