LD1879

An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax

Failed·4/29/26
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An additional 1.07% tax on corporate income over $3.5 million to fund agricultural programs.

The bill imposes an additional 1.07% tax on annual corporate income exceeding $3.5 million, raising the top tax rate to 10%. Revenue from this tax will be allocated to agricultural programs, including dairy stabilization support funds, Dirigo business incentives, the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, the Business Recovery and Resilience Fund program, the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund, and the Dairy Improvement Fund. Any remaining funds will be transferred to the General Fund.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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63 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 16, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 13, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.