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ME LD1603

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Martin

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts business equipment valued at $50,000 or less from personal property tax, effective for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026

  • Defines "business equipment" as tangible personal property used exclusively for business purposes, including repair parts, replacement equipment, office furniture, inventory parts, and gambling machines/devices

  • Prohibits municipalities and other political subdivisions from imposing any tax or fee on business equipment valued at $50,000 or less

  • Requires the Bureau of Revenue Services to develop guidance for municipalities and businesses and provide compliance assistance upon request

  • Excludes property already eligible for exemption under other provisions of law from the new "business equipment" definition

Legislative Description

An Act to Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment With a Value of No More Than $50,000

Property Tax

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation4/10/2025

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