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ME LD1610

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Ankeles

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article IX, Section 8 of the Maine Constitution to remove the requirement that property taxes be assessed "equally" on all real estate
  • Authorizes the Legislature to grant municipalities the power to set different property tax rates based on three categories of use: homestead residences, nonhomestead residences, and commercial property
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both branches of the Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot
  • Sends the constitutional amendment question to voters at a statewide election in November following passage, requiring a simple majority for ratification
  • Presented by Representative Ankeles of Brunswick and referred to the Committee on Taxation on April 11, 2025

Legislative Description

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Apportion Differentiated Tax Rates on Real Property According to Use

Property Tax Procedures

Last Action

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

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation4/11/2025

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