124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 242 LR 737(01)
An Act To Repeal the Informed Growth Act
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Hastings III of Oxford
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium savings - Other Special Revenue Funds
Current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill repeals the Informed Growth Act enacted in 2007 and eliminates the State funded mandate which requires a municipality to prepare a comprehensive economic impact study for any planned large-scale retail development. The State Planning Office will no longer be required to collect or disburse fees or perform other related administrative tasks.