122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 998 LR 2238(05)
An Act To Authorize Department of Transportation Bond Issues To Match Available Federal Funds for Improvements to Highways and Bridges; Airports; Public Transit; State-owned Ferry Vessels and Ferry and Port Facilities; Port and Harbor Structures; Development of Rail Corridors and Improvements to Railroad Structures; and Statewide Trail and Pedestrian Improvements
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "   "
Sponsor: Sen. Cowger
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Bond Issues Term(years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-taxable 10 $16,450,000 4.1% $3,709,475 $20,159,475
General Fund - Taxable 10 $1,000,000 5.3% $291,500 $1,291,500
$17,450,000 $4,000,975 $21,450,975
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment increases the total General Fund bond authorizations by $17,450,000 by authorizing an additional $16,450,000 for the Department of Environmental Protection to assist with specified environmental activities and an additional $1,000,000 for the Maine State Housing Authority to assist in the removal of lead paint from low income households.