131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 708 LR 1842(02)
An Act to Establish a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $16,912,850 $17,013,550 $17,260,550 $17,517,050
Revenue
General Fund ($16,912,850) ($17,013,550) ($17,260,550) ($17,517,050)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($890,150) ($895,450) ($908,450) ($921,950)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides an annual 3-day sales tax holiday the second weekend in November beginning in 2023. It will  reduce General Fund revenue by $16,912,850 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $17,013,550 in fiscal year 2024-25. It will also reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $890,150 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $895,450 in fiscal year 2024-25.