125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 280 LR 1033(02)
Resolve, Reauthorizing the Balance of the 2005 Maine Biomedical Research Fund and Marine Infrastructure and Technology Fund Bond Issues
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Bond Issues Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable 10 $900,000 5.0% $247,500 $1,147,500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Portions of authorizations for two bond issues approved by the voters in 2005 have exceeded the five year time limit without being issued.  These lapsed authorizations for $750,000 for the Maine Biomedical Research Fund and $150,000 for the Marine Infrastructure and Technology Fund will be reauthorized by passage of this bill without going back to the voters a second time.