The proposal, to be considered by the full Legislature on Wednesday, calls for $450 payments to an estimated 880,000 Mainers, adding up to $900 total for an average family.
Mills said it’s important for lawmakers to make the legislation their first priority after she swears them in on Wednesday.Sign up for NECN newsletters. Lawmakers were consulted on the proposal, and their feedback was included. A two-thirds majority vote would be necessary for the bill to go into effect immediately, allowing checks to be mailed next month, the governor said. Income limits are $100,000 for single adults, $150,000 for those filing as head of household, or $200,000 for couples filing jointly.
Mass needs to do this as well.
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