128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1723		LR 2598(02)
	An Act To Expand Job Opportunities for People Working in Maine
	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	$95,000	$95,000
Revenue
	General Fund		$0	$0	($95,000)	($95,000)
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$0	($5,000)	($5,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill provides an income tax deduction for employers that pay for housing costs for employees.  It would result in a loss of General Fund revenue of $95,000 and a loss of Local Government Fund revenue of $5,000 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20.
	Any additional costs to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services associated with implementing this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.