Maine 129th Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

LD 837 — An Act To Increase The Homestead Property Tax Exemption For Certain Persons Who Are At Least 75 Years Of Age

Last action — Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 129th Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill aims to increase the homestead property tax exemption for residents aged 75 and older.

This legislation seeks to raise the property tax exemption for homeowners who are at least 75 years old. The specific details and requirements of the bill are not available as the text is not accessible.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may benefit families with elderly members by potentially reducing their property tax burden.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

  2. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence

  3. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.

  5. Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.

Sponsors

  • Justin CHENETTE · Cosponsor
  • Paul DAVIS · Cosponsor
  • Jessica FAY · Cosponsor
  • Patricia HYMANSON · Cosponsor
  • Deane RYKERSON · Cosponsor
  • John SCHNECK · Cosponsor
  • Braden SHARPE · Cosponsor
  • Michael Tipping · Cosponsor
  • David Woodsome · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (9)

  • Justin CHENETTE
  • Paul DAVIS
  • Jessica FAY
  • Patricia HYMANSON
  • Deane RYKERSON
  • John SCHNECK
  • Braden SHARPE
  • Michael Tipping Democrat
  • David Woodsome Republican

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 837?
LD 837 is sponsored by Justin CHENETTE, Paul DAVIS, Jessica FAY, Patricia HYMANSON, Deane RYKERSON, John SCHNECK, Braden SHARPE, Michael Tipping (Democrat), and David Woodsome (Republican).
What is the current status of LD 837?
This bill died with 129th Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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