123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 665 LR 2104(01)
An Act Regarding the Calculation of Tree Growth Reimbursements to Municipalities
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Millett of Waterford
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $4,150,000 $3,900,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $4,150,000 $3,900,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Changing the formula used to calculate Tree Growth Reimbursement to municipalities by eliminating the educational costs adjustment will increase the General Fund cost of the program by an estimated $4,150,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $3,900,000 in fiscal year 2008-09.