Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · Senate Apr 16, 2026

LD 468: An Act To Address Food Insecurity By Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food

LD 468 allocates $1.2 million annually from the General Fund to establish a matching fund for nutrition incentives, directly supporting Maine residents facing food insecurity. The bill creates the "Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives" to match private and public contributions, expanding access to locally produced food. Key provisions include mandatory annual funding of $1.2 million per fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27) and requiring the fund to leverage additional contributions. This mechanism aims to increase participation in programs that help low-income residents purchase fresh, locally grown food through existing incentive systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.2M annually from General Fund to fund nutrition incentives program, directly increasing state spending on food insecurity relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · House Apr 16, 2026

LD 666: An Act To Prevent Domestic Violence By Providing Adequate Funding Support For Court-Ordered Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Programs

LD 666 allocates $2.5 million annually from the General Fund to provide ongoing funding for certified domestic violence intervention programs mandated by courts. This funding supports programs that help individuals who have committed domestic violence address their behavior, directly affecting those court-ordered to participate. The bill specifies the funds will be administered through the Department of Corrections' Office of Victim Services for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. It creates a concrete financial mechanism to ensure these certified programs remain operational and accessible statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $2.5M annually from General Fund for domestic violence programs, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $2.5M for court-ordered domestic violence intervention programs, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism in criminal justice.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · Senate Apr 16, 2026

LD 783: An Act To Continue Support For The Maine Multicultural Center

LD 783 provides $190,000 annually from the General Fund to fund one or more positions at the Maine Multicultural Center in Bangor. The bill directs these funds toward establishing a comprehensive program specifically for foreign-trained workers, with an emphasis on foreign-trained professionals. The program will be developed and coordinated by the Center, which is also required to seek private funding to support its operations. This funding covers the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $190,000 annually from General Fund to fund multicultural center program, advancing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds program for foreign-trained professionals at multicultural center, advancing immigrant integration services per bill summary.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · House Apr 16, 2026

LD 703: An Act To Establish A Health Care Gap Year Program For Recent College Graduates

LD 703 establishes a Maine Health Care Gap Year Program that allocates $500,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year to incentivize recent college graduates to work in critical health care positions. The program specifically targets underserved and rural communities to address workforce shortages in these areas. It directly affects recent graduates who participate and health care facilities in regions with limited access to services. The initiative provides a structured one-time opportunity for new graduates to gain experience while supporting community health needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 from General Fund to fund healthcare workforce program, directly advancing state budget spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $500k to incentivize healthcare workers in underserved areas, directly addressing workforce shortages to improve access to care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · House Apr 15, 2026

LD 2116: An Act To Make Permanent The Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit

This bill makes Maine's affordable housing income tax credit permanent by removing its expiration date of December 31, 2028. The program allows developers to receive tax credits for building or preserving affordable housing units, which they can use to offset their state income tax liability. Key provisions include maintaining an annual credit allocation cap of $15 million, setting aside 10% of credits for rural development preservation projects, and allowing unused credits to be carried forward to future years. The legislation directly affects housing developers and property owners who qualify for the tax credit, ensuring continued financial incentives for affordable housing development beyond the previous sunset date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes affordable housing tax credit permanent, providing ongoing tax relief for developers and preserving essential housing programs through state tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill makes affordable housing tax credit permanent, directly funding and strengthening affordable housing development and preservation programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · Senate Apr 13, 2026

LD 2148: An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Health Insurance Premium Cap For State Employees

This bill limits how much health insurance premiums for Maine state employees can increase, specifically for fiscal years after June 30, 2026. Under the new rules, annual premium increases for active and retired state employees cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index plus 10%, while the Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan is excluded from this cap. The legislation also maintains earlier restrictions on premium increases for years prior to 2026, including a 1.5 percentage point limit for 2014 and 2015 and a 2010-11 funding level cap for 2012 and 2013. These changes directly affect state employees and retirees who currently receive health insurance through the state system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill limits health insurance premium increases for state employees, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting state budget from excessive spending growth.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill limits premium increases for state employees, protecting access to affordable health insurance coverage and preventing excessive cost hikes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · Senate Apr 13, 2026

LD 2140: An Act To Reduce Household Energy Costs In Response To Federal Cuts

This bill creates a refundable state tax credit for Maine residents who make energy-efficient improvements to their permanent homes. The credit covers costs for home energy audits, exterior doors, windows, skylights, insulation, and air sealing materials, with specific dollar limits for each improvement type. The amount of the credit is reduced if a taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds based on their filing status. This legislation aims to help households offset energy expenses by incentivizing upgrades that improve home energy efficiency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides refundable tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, offering tax relief to households and promoting fiscal responsibility through energy conservation incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates refundable tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, directly supporting energy conservation and efficiency.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy efficiency through tax credits for home improvements, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Maine · House Apr 10, 2026

LD 2212: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government For The Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 And June 30, 2027

This Maine legislative bill is a concept draft that proposes to make supplemental appropriations and allocations from the state's General Fund and other funds for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also includes changes to existing laws deemed necessary for the proper operation of state government. The bill was submitted by the Governor as emergency legislation under Maine Revised Statutes Title 5. Specific financial details and legal amendments are referenced in separate documents provided by the Governor rather than detailed within this text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes supplemental appropriations and allocations from the General Fund, directly managing state budget expenditures for upcoming fiscal years.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

failed · Maine · Senate Apr 7, 2026

LD 1865: Resolve, To Create A Tax Incentive Pilot Project To Encourage Businesses To Adopt A 4-Day Workweek

LD 1865 establishes a Maine state pilot project to incentivize businesses with at least 15 employees to adopt a 4-day workweek. The program, administered by the Department of Labor, offers a tax credit to qualifying employers who maintain employee pay, benefits, and employment status while reducing weekly work hours. Participating businesses must submit detailed transition plans, and the pilot will run for 2-4 years starting January 2027. The Department will select diverse participants (including minority- and women-owned businesses) and study the impacts on both workers and employers through data collection and surveys. Public sector employers may join the pilot but are ineligible for the tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOffers tax credits to businesses adopting 4-day workweek, directly using fiscal policy to incentivize behavioral change, aligning with tax relief indicators for business adoption.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit incentivizes 4-day workweek with maintained pay/benefits, advancing worker benefits and employment standards per bill's pilot program.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Maine · Senate Mar 25, 2026

LD 1804: An Act Concerning Funding And Oversight Of Transportation Matters

LD 1804 establishes a joint standing committee on transportation to oversee all Highway Fund allocations, including subdivisions and transfers, requiring it to review financial orders and meet monthly. It mandates the State Budget Officer to adjust Highway Fund funding levels every two years starting in 2030-31 based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also amends the Department of Transportation’s authority to develop rules for transportation infrastructure and administration. These changes directly affect the committee, the Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the State Budget Officer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates CPI-based Highway Fund adjustments and monthly oversight, promoting fiscal responsibility in transportation budgeting.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes committee for Highway Fund oversight, mandates CPI-adjusted funding increases, and amends DOT authority to strengthen infrastructure management.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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