123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2155 LR 3450(01)
An Act To Assist Maine's Forest Products Industry
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Marley of Portland
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $1,000 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
Highway Fund ($1,000) $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill waives the gross vehicle weight violations between 100,000 and 105,000 pounds for 6-axle combination vehicles carrying forest products until April 1, 2008.  This waiver will reduce the number of overweight truck violations and result in a reduction in Highway Fund fine revenue of approximately $1,000 in fiscal year 2007-08.  Because the waiver will be in effect for only a short time the Department of Transportation does not expect the additional wear and tear on roads and bridges to be significant.