MaineCourt could certify eligible attorneys for tax credit through 2028
The amendment would allow the court to certify eligible attorneys for the tax credit through 2028 and report on where they practice.
What it does
The amendment text allows the court to certify up to five eligible attorneys each year through 2028. The court must remove anyone who no longer qualifies.
The court or its designee would report on attorneys claiming the credit and where they practice, with recommendations about underserved areas and certification numbers.
Argument forAllowing certification through 2028 could help eligible attorneys keep serving people in areas with fewer legal services.
Argument againstLimiting certification to five attorneys each year could leave some eligible lawyers unable to claim the credit.
More detail
The amendment text allows the court to certify up to five eligible attorneys each year through 2028. This applies to attorneys eligible for the Access to Justice tax credit. The court must verify each year that certified attorneys remain eligible and must remove anyone who no longer qualifies. Certification is described for each year from 2022 through 2028; an attorney loses eligibility starting in the tax year they are removed.
The court or its designee submits a report on the tax credit to the Legislature's taxation committee. The report covers attorneys claiming the credit and the areas where they practice. The report must recommend a definition of an underserved area, list places that meet it, and recommend how many attorneys may be certified each year. The report is due February 15, 2027. The committee may submit related legislation in 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- Apr 6On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- Apr 2Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Apr 2PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Apr 2Ordered sent down forthwith.
- Apr 2Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-934), in concurrence.Minor
- Apr 2Committee Amendment "A" (H-934) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Minor
- Apr 2READ ONCE.Minor
- Apr 2Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
- Mar 31Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Mar 31The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-934).Minor
- Mar 31Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Mar 31CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- Mar 30Reported Out - OTP-AM
- Mar 19Voted - OTP-AM
- Mar 19Work Session Held
- 2025
- Jun 25Carry Over Approved
- Jun 25Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 23Carry Over Requested
- Mar 21Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Mar 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrenceMinor
- Mar 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Mar 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.Minor
- Mar 4Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.Introduced
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