ME LD908

Eliminates the 8% sales tax on all prepared foods, including restaurant meals, while maintaining the tax on alcoholic beverages

Requires the Department of Economic and Community Development to launch an advertising campaign promoting Maine tourism and tax-free dining

Offsets revenue loss by broadening sales tax to luxury items including bicycles, boating gear, recreational equipment, smartphones, laptops, and elective non-medically necessary procedures

Mandates an assessment of sales tax exemptions on nonessential goods and services to determine which exemptions should be retained

Requires a comprehensive audit of state government programs and expenditures to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and waste