128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1680 LR 2691(02)
An Act To Create an Access to Justice Income Tax Credit
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $0 $23,750 $52,250
Revenue
General Fund $0 $0 ($23,750) ($52,250)
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 ($1,250) ($2,750)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides an income tax credit for 5 years for attorneys who practice in underserved areas.  It would reduce General Fund and Local Government Fund revenue beginning in fiscal year 2019-20.
Additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services associated with submitting the report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.