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ME LD1664

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Tipping

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "layoff" under the Dirigo Business Incentives Program (36 MRSA §5219-AAA)
  • Adds a new exception so that workforce reductions caused by Department of Transportation vehicle weight or passage restrictions are not considered layoffs
  • Existing exceptions for catastrophic events remain in place
  • A "layoff" still requires a business with 20+ employees to lose at least 20% of its Maine workforce for 2+ consecutive months within the same tax year
  • Became law without the Governor's signature on June 19, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 372

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Dirigo Business Incentives Program

Economic Development

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing4/15/2025

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