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MaineLD 1547132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)Senate

An Act to Fund Maine's Snowmobile Trail Programs

Sponsored By: Russell J. Black (Republican)

Signed by Governor

MISCELLANEOUS TAXESMISCELLANEOUS TAXES - EXCISE TAX

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

One-time funding for registration IT

The law provides a one‑time $230,768 in fiscal year 2026–27 to the Off‑Road Recreational Vehicles Program. The money pays for programming and IT work to update the snowmobile registration system.

Where your snowmobile fees go

Beginning July 1, 2027, the law fixes how registration money is shared. From each resident seasonal registration issued July 1–Dec 15, $17 goes to the Snowmobile Trail Fund and $10 to a special Off‑Road Office fund; if issued Dec 16–Jun 30, $30 and $12 go to those funds. For nonresident seasonal registrations, $21 and $15 go to those funds if issued July 1–Dec 15, and $47 and $20 if issued Dec 16–Jun 30. Each nonresident 3‑day and 10‑day registration sends $5 to the Snowmobile Enforcement Fund and $51 to Agriculture, split $33 to the Trail Fund and $18 to the Off‑Road fund. After these transfers, the remaining resident registration revenue is split 22% to the General Fund, 52% to the Trail Fund, and 26% to the owner’s town (or county unorganized territory fund). The remaining nonresident revenue is split 18% to the General Fund, 7% to the Enforcement Fund, and the rest to the Trail Fund. The Off‑Road fund helps groups with trail‑grooming contracts buy or repair grooming equipment.

Season-based snowmobile fees rise

Beginning July 1, 2027, Maine sets new snowmobile registration fees. Residents pay $55 if the registration is issued July 1–Dec 15, or $70 if issued Dec 16–Jun 30. Nonresidents pay $94 for a 3‑day registration or $119 for a 10‑day registration. A nonresident seasonal registration costs $119 if issued July 1–Dec 15, or $150 if issued Dec 16–Jun 30.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Russell J. Black

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dean Cray

    Republican • House

  • James Thorne

    Republican • House

  • Richard Mason

    Republican • House

  • Stacey K. Guerin

    Republican • Senate

  • Stephen Wood

    Republican • House

  • Timothy Guerrette

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 676

    4/13/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/6/2026Senate

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

    4/2/2026House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-612).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/2/2026House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-612) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-612).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

    6/25/2025Senate

  7. Report was READ and ACCEPTED.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYIn concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  8. Report READ and ACCEPTED.On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock for the Committee on TAXATION the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/20/2025Senate

  9. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/10/2025House

  10. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on TAXATION Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/10/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (S-612), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Introduced

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