129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 571 LR 1620(02)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Initiate a Service Development Plan for Commuter and Passenger Train Service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn Area
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $250,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time allocation for an economic feasibility study for commuter and passenger train service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn area.  Two thirds of the cost of the study must be provided by municipalities and private entities that would be directly impacted by the train service with the remaining one third provided by existing funding within this account.  Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Transportation will increase by approximately $166,000 if commitments and remittances of funds are received from municipalities and private entities.