An Act To Revise The Tax Laws Regarding The Mi'Kmaq Nation
LD 1260 revises Maine's tax laws to clarify and simplify tax treatment for the Mi'kmaq Nation and other recognized tribes (Houlton Band, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot). It defines key terms like "tribal entity" (businesses owned or controlled by tribes) and "tribal land," and exempts sales to these tribes from state sales tax. The changes aim to improve economic opportunities for tribal nations, reduce tax compliance costs for tribes and the state, and take effect January 1, 2026.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - LTW
legislature
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
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Ambureen Rana
DDemocratic
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