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ME LD 1555

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An Act To Establish An Employer Tax Credit For Qualifying Child Care Costs

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 1555 pass?

No. ME LD 1555 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

What is ME LD 1555 about?

ME LD 1555 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Establish An Employer Tax Credit For Qualifying Child Care Costs”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1555?

Tavis HASENFUS is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1555.

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Latest action
2026-04-29 — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Tavis HASENFUSprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-29

    Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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  2. 2025-06-25

    CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

  3. 2025-06-11

    On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.

  4. 2025-06-10

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-06-10

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  6. 2025-06-10

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-570) in concurrence.

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  7. 2025-06-10

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-570) READ and ADOPTED.

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  8. 2025-06-10

    READ ONCE.

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  9. 2025-06-10

    On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.

  10. 2025-06-10

    Reports Read

  11. 2025-06-10

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  12. 2025-06-10

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-570).

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  13. 2025-06-10

    Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.

  14. 2025-06-10

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-570) was READ and ADOPTED.

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  15. 2025-06-10

    The Bill was READ ONCE.

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  16. 2025-06-10

    On motion of Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

  17. 2025-06-10

    Reports READ.

  18. 2025-06-06

    Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP

  19. 2025-04-29

    Voted - Divided Report

  20. 2025-04-29

    Work Session Held

  21. 2025-04-10

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence

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  22. 2025-04-10

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  23. 2025-04-10

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.

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  24. 2025-04-10

    Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.

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