122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2091 LR 3196(02)
An Act to Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential revenue decrease - General Fund
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill may reduce Individual Income Tax, Corporate Tax and Sales and Use Tax revenue if there is a business failure that meets the criteria for one of the waivers in the bill and the location becomes eligible for Pine Tree Zone benefits.  The potential annual revenue loss in the initial years of benefit eligibility is approximately $960,000 based on an assumed re-investment level of $50 million and the hiring of approximately 375 workers. 
The additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing budgeted resources.