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MaineLD 785132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
An Act to Amend Certain Tax Laws Regarding the Wabanaki Nations
Sponsored By: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic)
Became Law
NATIVE AMERICANSNATIVE AMERICANS - ME INDIAN CLAIMS IMPLEMENTING ACT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Equal pay and allowances for tribal lawmakers
The law gives tribal Representatives the same salary as other legislators, with cost-of-living raises. They also get the same constituent-service and travel allowances, and the same per diem in special sessions. Pay rights apply to the Houlton Band starting in the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature and to the Mi'kmaq Nation starting in the First Regular Session of the 133rd. Tribal clerks must certify the Representative-elect to the House Clerk before the session; for the Houlton Band this starts with the 126th Legislature, and for the Mi'kmaq Nation with the 133rd (under the Nation’s seal). The state funds one added legislator with $184,034 in fiscal 2026-27 ($103,987 ongoing and $80,047 one-time).
Sales tax relief on tribal land
Beginning January 1, 2027, sales of new manufactured homes for installation on tribal land are exempt from Maine sales tax. Sales to a tribal member that are sourced to tribal land are also exempt, including motor vehicles intended to go straight to tribal land. Sales to contractors who will permanently install the home on tribal land for a tribal member or tribe are covered. If you use the item mostly off tribal land in the first year (more than 50%), you owe use tax on the original price.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rachel Talbot Ross
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Adam Lee
Democratic • House
Amy Kuhn
Democratic • House
Anne M. Carney
Democratic • Senate
Billy Bob Faulkingham
Republican • House
Marianne Moore
Republican • Senate
Mark Babin
Republican • House
Matthea E. L. Daughtry
Democratic • Senate
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Ryan Fecteau
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED
Yes: 22 • No: 11
House vote • 4/13/2026
REPORT A OTP-AM BY CA-A
Yes: 83 • No: 64
Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 705
5/4/2026On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
4/14/2026SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/13/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/13/2026HouseReports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 808(Yeas 83 - Nays 64 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-694) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-694).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/13/2026HouseReports READ On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-694) Report ACCEPTED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 944 Yeas 22 - Nays 11 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-694) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-694) Sent down for concurrence
4/13/2026SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
3/4/2025Senate
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