Topics:
February 6, 2023
NFIB will be sending engagement and action alerts to members on selected key issues.
NFIB Maine Legislative Update for February
- “equitably reform” electricity rates
- change the way rates are considered by the Public Utilities Commission
- reform the process for Standard Offer contracts
- have PUC commissioners popularly elected
- reduce energy costs
- mandates to cover various tests, exams, procedures
- extending coverage of dependents up to age 30
- provide universal care to all children
- ensure health care for all Maine residents
- provide a public option to private insurance
- require salary range disclosure in job postings
- allow employees to request flexible work schedules
- make changes to child labor laws
- ensure a “fair workweek”
- improve labor conditions (LD 373)
- index unemployment benefits to economic conditions
- improve the unemployment benefits program
- enhance the predictability of mandated overtime
- increase the minimum wage and create a living wage
- eliminate or use three-year inflation average for minimum wage indexing
- improve the workers’ compensation act
- increase and strengthen the workforce in Maine
- reduce or increase the Maine Estate Tax exclusion amount
- establish a new top income tax rate
- reduce the income tax to 4.5%
- allow municipalities to establish a local option sales tax
- create tax incentives to employers to provide on-site childcare (LD 103)
- make Election Day at state holiday
- ensure proper funding of the Highway Fund
NFIB will be sending engagement and action alerts to members on selected key issues.
State:
Get to know NFIB
NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.
Related Articles


April 15, 2025
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business T…
Maine is projected to gain 6,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years i…
Read More


April 15, 2025
How a Potential Small Business Tax Hike Will Impact Minnesota
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction…
Read More


April 14, 2025
Rhode Island Capitol Update
NFIB State Director Christopher Carlozzi testified before the House Committ…
Read More


April 10, 2025
Vermont Lawmakers Consider New Property Tax Classes
The Vermont House is working on a plan to overhaul the state’s property t…
Read More