An Act to Correct Technical Errors in Public Law 2025, Chapter 650
Sponsored By: Drew Gattine (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
3.07% raise for MaineCare direct care
The law raises MaineCare direct‑care provider payments by 3.07%. For services under Section 97 Appendices B and D, the increase starts July 1, 2026. For most other listed services, it starts January 1, 2027. DHHS must seek federal CMS approval before the changes take effect. The state funds this with $1.653 million (General Fund), $2.834 million (Federal Expenditures Fund), and $159,198 (Federal Block Grant) in 2026–27. The State Controller must also move $1,653,131 from the MaineCare Stabilization Fund to the General Fund by June 30, 2027.
More funding for senior services
The law sends $3 million to area agencies on aging. The state uses its intrastate formula, and local advisory councils set priorities. The money funds in‑home help, meals, case management, wellness, respite, outreach, volunteer services, and information and referral.
Ongoing help with electric bills for low-income households
The law provides ongoing $7.5 million in 2026–27 to help low‑income households pay electric bills. It removes the earlier one‑time $7.5 million and converts the support to ongoing funding. The Maine State Housing Authority runs the assistance program.
Higher tax threshold for single filers
If you file as single or married filing separately, the tax threshold rises from $12,000 to $15,000. This applies to tax years that begin on or after January 1, 2026. The law also sets Part N’s tax rules to start with 2026 tax years.
Ongoing preschool meals funding begins
The law provides ongoing $375,000 in 2026–27 for the Early Childhood Nutrition Grant Program. It removes the earlier one‑time $375,000 and makes this support ongoing. Schools can partner with off‑site public preschool programs to give breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Drew Gattine
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, ACTPUB Chapter 752
4/16/2026PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/14/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/14/2026HouseReports READ.On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-1068) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1068) in concurrence.
4/14/2026SenateReports READ.On motion of Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-1068) 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" (H-1068). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/14/2026HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
2/20/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-1068), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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