131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 912 LR 1549(02)
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Restore Historic Community Buildings
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Bond Issues Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable 10 $10,000,000 3.75% $2,062,500 $12,062,500
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-24 General Bond Issue Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill allows the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to utilize up to 1% of the bond monies, or $100,000, for administrative costs.  The commission has indicated that it will be able to administer the program within the funding parameters and no General Fund appropriations are required.