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ME LD1581
ME LD1581An Act Regarding the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax and Registration Fees Exemption for Certain Veterans
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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act Regarding the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax and Registration Fees Exemption for Certain Veterans Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, certain veterans are exempt from motor vehicle registration fees and excise tax, and 100% disabled veterans may be issued, at no cost, a motor vehicle registration certificate and special designating license plate and to ensure certain veterans benefit from the excise tax exemption and free motor vehicle registration; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations regarding motor vehicle excise tax and registration fees for certain veterans with disabilities. Specifically, the bill expands the number of vehicles a 100% disabled veteran can receive free registration and special designating license plates from one to three vehicles. Additionally, the bill clarifies that for these vehicles to be exempt from excise tax, the qualifying veteran's name must appear on the automobile's certificate of title, and if there are multiple owners, at least one must meet the disability requirements. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for disabled veterans by allowing them to register and receive tax exemptions for up to three vehicles instead of just one. These modifications are being enacted as an emergency measure, which means they will take effect immediately upon approval, rather than waiting the standard 90 days after legislative adjournment. The bill is intended to ensure that veterans with total service-connected disabilities receive broader benefits related to motor vehicle registration and taxation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Bob Nutting (R)*,
Bill Bridgeo (D),
Alicia Collins (R),
Scott Cyrway (R),
Randall Greenwood (R),
Wayne Parry (R),
Last Action
Governor's Action: Emergency Signed, May 30, 2025 (on 05/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1581&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1039&item=3&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN158103.pdf |
| House: C-A (H-152) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1039&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-152) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN158102.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1039&item=1&snum=132 |
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