Resolve, to Authorize the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Sponsored By: Daniel Sayre (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Tax staff and relatives face purchase ban
Maine Bureau of Revenue Services employees cannot acquire the listed properties from the State. The ban also covers their spouses, siblings, parents, and children.
Former owners get limited land buyback
Former owners, their heirs, or people named in their wills can buy back listed parcels in Maine’s unorganized territory. They must pay the parcel’s listed taxes, interest, costs, and deed fee within 90 days after the law’s effective date. Otherwise, the State sells the property, subject to parcel-specific minimum prices. The State must send written notice to the former owner’s last known address at least 90 days before listing. Sales use licensed brokers or agents; highest-bidder sales are allowed after three failed broker-contract attempts or 12 months without a broker sale. Public sales require published notice unless the buyer is specifically authorized by the law. If initial bids fall short, the State can sell without further bidding at the minimum price through August 1, 2027. Sale proceeds cover taxes, interest, and costs; any surplus goes to the former owner under state law. The State records the deed before sending it to the buyer, with no additional recording charge.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel Sayre
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, RESLV Chapter 145
3/19/2026FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
3/17/2026SenateFINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/12/2026HouseCOMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-817), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
3/10/2026SenateReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-817) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
3/5/2026SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-817).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/3/2026HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on December 15, 2025.The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
12/15/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-817), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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