LD1505

An Act to Phase out the Sales and Use Tax

Failed·6/9/25
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Maine LD1505 phases out the sales and use tax by reducing the tax rate by 0.5% annually until it reaches 0%.

Maine LD1505 phases out the sales and use tax on tangible personal property, products transferred electronically, and taxable services. The tax rate will decrease by 0.5% annually starting January 1, 2026, until it reaches 0%. The State Tax Assessor must publish the new rates on the bureau's website each year and submit a bill to the Legislature to update the statutory changes. The use tax rates will decrease commensurately since they are based on the sales tax rate.

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 9, 2025

House

On motion of Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 378 (Yeas 99 - Nays 46 - Absent 4 - Excused 2)