124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 453 LR 128(01)
An Act To Require Motorcyclists To Wear Helmets
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Beaudoin of Biddeford
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($32,091) ($49,902) ($49,707) ($49,506)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $4,569 $6,498 $6,693 $6,894
Revenue
General Fund $36,660 $56,400 $56,400 $56,400
Other Special Revenue Funds $8,840 $13,600 $13,600 $13,600
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The General Fund revenue increase associated with the anticipated increase in traffic infractions is estimated to be $36,660 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $56,400 in fiscal year 2010-11.  The corresponding increase in Other Special Revenue Funds from the related surcharges is estimated to be $8,840 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $13,600 in fiscal year 2010-11.  The Judicial Branch will also require a General Fund appropriation of $4,569 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $6498 in fiscal year 2010-11 for one part-time Assistant Clerk position to process the additional tickets.