LD223

An Act to Amend the Mining Excise Tax Laws

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Amends Maine mining excise tax laws, exempts certain purchases from sales tax, and changes tax distribution.

The bill amends Maine's mining excise tax laws by exempting purchases of electricity, fuel, and depreciable machinery or equipment from sales tax if used in commercial agricultural production, commercial fishing, commercial aquacultural production, commercial wood harvesting, or commercial mining. It also changes the calculation of the mining excise tax to be based on gross proceeds multiplied by 0.05.

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Mar 27, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Mar 21, 2025

House

Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.