2-19-26 Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Joint Standing Committees on Appropriations and Financial Affairs; Taxation; Housing & Economic Development (joint hearing) · February 19, 2026

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Opening, committee introductions

Presentation

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Sen. Peggy Rotundo opened the joint appropriations/taxation hearing and asked committee members to introduce themselves. Members of Appropriations and the Taxation Committee identified themselves and staff were introduced (analysts and clerks).

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Joint public hearings on the governor's supplemental budget (LD 2212) covering tax provisions and housing-related spending. State Treasurer Joe Perry and DAFS Commissioner Clark presented tax conformity proposals, a new pass-through entity tax and a proposal to phase out the Better business equipment reimbursement; extensive public comment followed, especially from forest products and manufacturing stakeholders. Maine Housing and MOCA presented later afternoon sections on housing production, shelter funding, code enforcement, and administrative transfers.

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