‘An Act To Codify the Review Practice of Certain Changes in the Application of the Sales and Use Tax Law’
HP0448 LD 590 |
Second Regular Session - 125th Maine Legislature C "C", Filing Number H-718, Sponsored by
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LR 1599 Item 7 |
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Bill Tracking, Additional Documents | Chamber Status |
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
‘An Act To Codify the Review Practice of Certain Changes in the Application of the Sales and Use Tax Law’
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the summary and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §194-A is enacted to read:
§ 194-A. Review of certain changes in the application of sales and use tax law
Summary
This amendment changes the title and replaces the bill. It codifies and expands upon previously enacted but unallocated law and the current practice of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services related to implementing a significant change in policy, practice or interpretation of the sales and use tax law that would result in additional revenue. It requires the bureau to consult with the Office of the Attorney General to determine if the change should be reviewed by the appropriate legislative committee of oversight prior to implementation. The amendment requires the bureau to notify the committee chairs at least 45 days prior to the implementation of the change in policy, practice or interpretation of the sales and use tax law, if reasonably practicable. It requires the bureau to report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters on the consultation process and to summarize the issues as permitted by law. It also specifies that the provisions proposed in this amendment establish a procedural consultation and reporting requirement to assist routine legislative oversight and do not affect the validity of any assessment or tax liability under current law.