123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1375 LR 2195(01)
An Act To Equalize the Taxation of Noncigarette Tobacco Products
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Mills, J. of Farmington
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($4,266,181) ($6,078,888) ($6,200,467) ($6,324,476)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $24,800 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund $4,290,981 $6,078,888 $6,200,467 $6,324,476
Other Special Revenue Funds $10,652 $15,090 $15,392 $15,699
Fiscal Detail and Notes
These changes will increase General Fund revenue by an estimated $4,290,981 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $6,078,888 in fiscal year 2008-09.  Maine Revenue  Services will also require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $24,800 in fiscal year 2007-08 for the administrative costs associated with this change.  In addition, the Governor's proposed budget for the 2008-2009 biennium, LD 499, includes a proposal to increase other tobacco products taxes.  This estimate may need to be revised based on the final legislative action on LD 499.