127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 297 LR 1423(01)
An Act To Increase Allowed Investments under the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Libby of Androscoggin
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Future biennium revenue decrease - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Increasing the maximum aggregate amount of qualified equity investments available for tax credits under the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program from $250,000,000 to $500,000,000 could decrease General Fund and Local Government Fund revenue in future biennia.  The reduction could be up to $92,600,000 in General Fund revenue and $4,900,000 in Local Government Fund revenue spread out over a 7-year period beginning in fiscal year 2019-20.
Additional costs to the Finance Authority of Maine to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.