122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1019 LR 1280(01)
An Act To Increase the Tax Imposed on Lodging
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pilon of Saco
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $242,359 $1,000,477 $1,041,832 $1,122,739
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $70,422 $69,606 $73,497 $77,616
Revenue
General Fund ($171,937) ($930,871) ($968,335) ($1,045,123)
Other Special Revenue Funds $3,627,037 $19,700,871 $21,158,335 $22,755,123
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill is expected to decrease General Fund revenue by $171,937 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $930,871 in fiscal year 2006-07 as a result of the increase in the lodging tax and changes in the distribution of revenue.  Maine Revenue Services will also require a General Fund appropriation of $70,422 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $69,606 in fiscal year 2006-07 for the administrative costs associated with this bill.