This bill repeals the Wildlife Enthusiast's Conservation Appreciation, Recreation and Enjoyment, or "WE CARE," support program and establishes the Make Change for Wildlife program as a way to generate voluntary contributions to benefit the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund. The bill also allows businesses to deduct up to $10,000 of those amounts contributed for purposes of the corporate income tax for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1241, HP 816: 12.10253