Rep. Ann Matlack

Maddy summaryLD 229 adjusts Maine's individual income tax brackets and rates for tax years beginning in 2026, replacing the existing 2017-2025 brackets. It affects three filing statuses: single individuals (and married filing separately), heads of households, and married couples filing jointly. For 2026, the bill increases income thresholds for each tax bracket (e.g., the lowest bracket for single filers rises from under $21,050 to under $41,600) and modifies rates, including raising the top rate to 8.2% for incomes over $500,000 for single filers. The changes apply to all Maine taxpayers in these filing categories starting January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryLD 1894 requires large grocery suppliers to offer the same pricing terms to all retailers buying the same volume of covered goods (most groceries, excluding alcohol, tobacco, hot foods, and prescription drugs). It directly affects covered suppliers (those selling over $6 billion annually in Maine) and dominant covered retailers (national chains with over $18 billion in Maine sales). Key provisions mandate that suppliers must match terms of sale for identical goods purchased in equivalent quantities and provide anonymized pricing data to smaller retailers within 14 days of a written request. The bill aims to prevent suppliers from offering better deals to large national chains compared to smaller Maine retailers.

Maddy summaryLD 260 is a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to Maine's constitution that would guarantee equal rights under the law for all residents, prohibiting discrimination by the state or local governments based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, ancestry, or national origin. This amendment would directly affect all Maine residents by legally requiring state and local entities to provide equal treatment without regard to these protected characteristics. The resolution requires a statewide referendum in the next November election, where voters would decide whether to adopt the amendment by answering "Yes" or "No" on a ballot. If approved by a majority of voters, the amendment would become part of Maine's constitution, giving the Legislature authority to create enforcing laws.

Maddy summaryLD 762 authorizes Maine to issue $18 million in bonds for the capital costs of maintaining, preserving, and promoting state historic sites, directly affecting the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands. The bill requires voter approval through a November referendum, where residents would vote on "Do you favor an $18,000,000 bond issue to fund the capital costs associated with the ongoing maintenance, preservation and promotion of state historic sites?" Proceeds must be used exclusively for historic site projects and cannot be carried over after 10 years if unspent.

Maddy summaryLD 507 authorizes Maine to issue $13.485 million in state bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for LifeFlight of Maine, a statewide emergency medical transport service. The bond proceeds would directly support specific projects: $4.15 million for hospital helipad repairs, $2.16 million for refueling depots, $875,000 for communication system upgrades, $1.3 million for weather stations, and $5 million for a new airplane. These investments aim to improve safety and access to critical emergency medical services by upgrading aviation infrastructure. The bond issue requires voter approval via referendum in the next November election, with the funds becoming available only if approved.

Maddy summaryLD 1939 requires large corporations operating in Maine to report their global income through a "combined return" system, closing a loophole that allowed companies to shift profits offshore to avoid Maine taxes. It applies to businesses meeting specific thresholds: those reporting over $1 billion in consolidated gross revenues, subject to federal corporate alternative minimum tax, or covered by OECD's Pillar Two global tax rules. The law mandates that these companies file unified tax returns including worldwide income and apportionment factors, rather than just domestic earnings. This directly affects major out-of-state corporations with significant Maine operations that previously minimized their Maine tax liability through offshore profit shifting. The bill creates a new reporting requirement under Maine law to align with international tax standards and ensure fairer tax contributions from large multinationals.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the expiration date for a provision related to vacancies on the Knox County Budget Committee. Specifically, it changes the date from April 1, 2029, to December 31, 2028, for when the authority granted by the bill expires. The amendment does not alter the committee's vacancy procedures but adjusts the timeline for the existing authority. It directly affects Knox County officials managing the budget committee's operations. This is a technical date adjustment with no new substantive requirements.

Maddy summaryLD 1835 requires Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to publish quarterly performance data online about nonemergency transportation brokers serving MaineCare members. The bill mandates public dashboards showing trip statistics, complaints, incidents, and specific metrics like 90% on-time trips (95% for children or certain services) and a maximum of 1 complaint per 100 trips. It directly affects transportation brokers, drivers, and MaineCare members who rely on nonemergency rides for medical appointments. Brokers failing key metrics for three months must submit corrective action plans to the department. The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in the transportation system without changing eligibility or coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 30% income tax credit (capped at $300,000 annually) for small waterfront businesses in Maine that make qualifying disaster mitigation improvements to their property. It directly affects businesses meeting the gross receipts test ($47 million average annual revenue over 3 years) that operate on "working waterfront property" (e.g., commercial fishing, boating, or aquaculture operations with water access). Qualifying projects include structural elevation, stormwater management systems, erosion control, flood-resistant construction, and hazard warning systems designed to meet specific building codes. The credit applies to costs of projects completed after January 1, 2025, and cannot be combined with other similar tax credits. Unused credit amounts may be carried forward for up to 10 years.

Maddy summaryLD 874 establishes a Maine state program to provide financial relief to Maine-resident state and federal employees who lose pay during government shutdowns lasting over 7 days. The bill creates a special fund managed by the Treasurer to guarantee loans made by eligible Maine credit unions or financial institutions to these affected employees. Employees must prove their Maine residency, employment status, and income to qualify for loans covering up to 90 days of lost wages during the shutdown. The state will reimburse lenders for any unpaid loans through the fund, with repayment guaranteed for borrowers during the shutdown period or a 90-day grace period after. This program directly benefits Maine-based government workers facing financial hardship due to federal or state shutdowns.