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MaineLD 1258132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Include Qualified Out-of-state Electric Vehicle Providers and Clarify Provisions Regarding Electric Bicycles Under the Electric Vehicle Fund

Sponsored By: Sophia Warren (Democratic)

Became Law

ENERGY CONSERVATIONENERGY CONSERVATION - EFFICIENCY MAINE GRANTS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

E-bike incentives for low-income commuters

The law lets the trust add electric bicycles to the incentive program. If added, only low- or moderate-income people or entities serving them can get help. The e-bike must be your main way to commute. You must buy or lease for at least 36 months from an eligible provider.

High-priced small EVs lose incentives

Cars with a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less and an MSRP over $55,000 are not eligible. If you buy such a car, you cannot get the incentive. This cap applies only to cars 6,000 pounds GVWR or less.

More EV sellers and purchase rules

The law lets certain out-of-state dealers, licensees, and original makers count as eligible sellers. Incentives apply only to battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. You must buy or lease for at least 36 months from an eligible provider. You must register the vehicle in Maine when the law requires it. The trust sets incentive amounts and may limit how many incentives a person can get.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sophia Warren

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 84

Senate vote • 6/2/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS REPORT

Yes: 19 • No: 15

House vote • 5/29/2025

ACC MAJ OUGHT TO PASS REP

Yes: 75 • No: 69

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 317

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  4. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 282 Yeas 19 - Nays 15 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

  5. Reports READ.On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 241(Yeas 75 - Nays 69 - Absent 7 - Excused 0)The Bill was READ ONCE.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.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/29/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence

    3/25/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/25/2025House

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