LD671

An Act to Abolish the Maine Income Tax and Establish a Zero-based Budget

Failed·5/29/25
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Maine LD671 eliminates the state income tax starting January 1, 2026, and mandates zero-based budgeting for state agencies.

Maine LD671 eliminates the state income tax beginning on January 1, 2026. It requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to review statutes referring to income tax and submit a report with legislative recommendations to the 132nd Legislature's Second Regular Session. The bill also mandates the development of a zero-based budgeting system for state agencies, requiring them to justify programs and activities using cost-benefit analysis without regard to prior budgets. This system applies to biennial budget documents for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 29, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

May 29, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 258 Yeas 21 - Nays 13 - Excused 1 - Absent 0