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ME · LD1313FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

An Act to Promote Equity in the Forest Products Industry by Allowing Commercial Wood Haulers to Be Eligible for Certain Sales Tax Exemptions and Refunds

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow commercial wood haulers to receive sales tax exemptions or refunds on machinery and equipment used for wood harvesting. It expands the definition of "commercial wood harvesting" to include hauling and adds various types of trucks and trailers to the list of eligible equipment. If passed, these changes would apply to sales made on or after January 1, 2026.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat3Republican7Independent0Other0
  • R · PrimeBradlee Farrin
  • R · CoSusan Bernard
  • R · CoBruce Bickford
  • D · CoMatthea Larsen Daughtry
  • D · CoRyan Fecteau
  • R · CoJames Libby
  • R · CoTracy Quint
  • R · CoShelley Rudnicki
  • R · CoGregory Swallow
  • D · CoMichael Tipping
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