Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 256: An Act To Establish A Sales Tax Holiday For Purchases Of Certain School Supplies For The Month Of August
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
LD 256 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Establish A Sales Tax Holiday For Purchases Of Certain School Supplies For The Month Of August. Primary sponsor: Joe Martin (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bruce Bickford | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dick Bradstreet | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| David Haggan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Rachel Henderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Mike Lance | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Jim Libby | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Marianne Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Soboleski | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Peter Wood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- Reported Out - ONTP
- Voted - ONTP
- Work Session Held
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 23, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2