123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD		LR 3488(02)
	An Act To Require That a Person Be a Maine Resident in Order To Be Issued a Maine Driver's License
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
	Committee: Transportation
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2007-08	2008-09	Projections 2009-10	Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
	Highway Fund		$167,165	$183,748	$205,911	$229,403
Appropriations/Allocations
	Highway Fund		$213,665	$369,348	$391,511	$415,003
Revenue
	Highway Fund		$46,500	$185,600	$185,600	$185,600
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This legislation requires that a person be a resident of the State of Maine to be issued a Maine driver's license.  It also requires each applicant to visit a branch office (as opposed to using the online service renewal system) to provide evidence of residency and proof of U.S. citizenship.  The Secretary of State reports that this process will require a significant change to current practice, and will require Customer Service Representatives to have extended conversations with applicants to explain the law and review documents.  The Secretary of State will require an allocation of $213,665 in fiscal year 2007-08, and $369,348 in fiscal year 2008-09 to hire 6.5 additional Representatives and implement these changes.  Additional Highway Fund revenue from increasing the noncommercial driver's license fee from $30 to $31 will result in additional Highway Fund revenue of $46,500 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $185,600 each year thereafter.
	The Secretary of State reports that there are approximately 2,800 driver's licenses with out of state addresses.  It is unknown whether or not these individuals are Maine residents and are therefore eligible for a Maine driver's license under this legislation.  Assuming one-half of these individuals are not eligible to renew their license in Maine, there would be a decrease in Highway Fund revenue of approximately $1,750 in fiscal year 2007-08, and approximately $7,000 in 2008-09.