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MaineLD 1770132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

Resolve, to Establish the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force

Sponsored By: Matthea E. L. Daughtry (Democratic)

Became Law

PROPERTY TAXPROPERTY TAX - RELIEF

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Money to pay for task force research

The law provides $125,000 in FY 2025-26 and $25,000 in FY 2026-27 to hire a research contractor. The task force can also apply for public or private grants and donations. This funding pays for analysis and outreach. It does not change tax bills now.

Research on funding to cut property taxes

The task force studies ways to fund long-term property tax relief, including the State’s cash pool. It reviews how other states use investment funds and weighs risks and benefits. It also analyzes how federal funding changes could affect local property taxes. The task force must send an interim report by January 15, 2026, and a final report by December 15, 2026. The tax committee may use these reports to write bills in 2027.

Task force starts now on property taxes

The law takes effect upon enactment, so the task force starts right away. The chairs can gather public comments on property taxes and assessments. The Legislative Council provides staff support, except while the Legislature is in session. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Office of Tax Policy must help the task force’s contractor get the needed data. This improves the task force’s work but does not change tax bills now.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthea E. L. Daughtry

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ann Matlack

    Democratic • House

  • Anne M. Carney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bruce Bickford

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel Ankeles

    Democratic • House

  • Trey L. Stewart

    Republican • Senate

  • James D. Libby

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa S. Pierce

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 108

    5/1/2026

  2. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table FINALLY PASSED - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

    6/17/2025Senate

  4. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/17/2025House

  5. 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-423).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/17/2025House

  6. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-423) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-423).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/17/2025Senate

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

    4/23/2025House

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

    4/23/2025Senate

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