Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
StateMaineIntroduced
LD 229: An Act To Bring Fairness In Income Taxes To Maine Families By Adjusting The Tax Brackets And Tax Rates
Ann Matlack
LD 229 status: Introduced — The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 80/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill proposes statewide structural changes to personal income tax brackets and rates affecting all tax-paying residents.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- potential to improve taxpayer affordability
Risks
- potential to reduce state general fund revenue
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- intended to address perceived tax unfairness
Risks
- impact depends on specific changes to bracket thresholds
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Cannot determine if the proposed tax adjustments are progressive, regressive, or revenue-neutral
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on abstract; full text of tax changes not provided
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Where it stands
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