LD229Introduced in the House
An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates
Introduced by Ann Matlack, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates
Where it stands
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Enactment RC #474 · June 13, 2025
76
Yes
71
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
151 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lucien Daigle | 1 | No |
| Roger Albert | 2 | No |
| Mark Babin | 3 | No |
| Timothy Guerrette | 4 | No |
| Joseph Underwood | 5 | No |
| Donald Ardell | 6 | No |
| Gregory Swallow | 7 | No |
| Tracy Quint | 8 | No |
| Arthur Mingo | 9 | No |
| William Tuell | 10 | No |
Bill history
Received by the Clerk of the House on January 16, 2025.
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
Work Session Held: TABLED
Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Work Session Held: TABLED
Work Session Held
Voted: Divided Report
Reports READ.
Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP
On motion of Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
ROLL CALL NO. 441 (Yeas 75 - Nays 67 - Absent 7 - Excused 2)
The Bill was READ ONCE.
Committee Amendment "A" (H-649) 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-649).
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Reports Read
On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED
Motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot to Table Until Later in Today's Session
Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot asked and received leave of the Senate to Withdraw their motion to Table Until Later in Today's Session.
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 476 Yeas 18 - Nays 17
Bill READ ONCE.
Committee Amendment "A" (H-649) READ and ADOPTED.
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-649) in concurrence
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
ROLL CALL NO. 474 (Yeas 76 - Nays 71 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ENACTMENT
Unfinished Business
Taken from the table by the President
On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Sent down for concurrence
The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to COMMIT the Bill and accompanying papers to the Committee on TAXATION.
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Carry Over Approved
Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
Work Session Held
Voted: Divided Report
Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP
Reports READ.
On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, TABLED pending ACCEPTANCE of Either Report.
Later today assigned.
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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