122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 118 LR 0028(02)
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for People with Functional Limitations
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $295,024 $394,368 $410,484 $427,548
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $22,000 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund ($273,024) ($394,368) ($410,484) ($427,548)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($14,976) ($21,632) ($22,516) ($23,452)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The change in the sales tax exemption for certain prosthetic devices is expected to reduce General Fund revenue by $273,024 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $394,368 in fiscal year 2006-07. This bill also includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $22,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 for Maine Revenue Services for the additional printing and mailing costs associated with the change in this exemption.