129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 169 LR 102(01)
An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sheats of Auburn
Committee: Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $8,786 $8,786 $8,786 $8,786
Revenue
General Fund ($8,786) ($8,786) ($8,786) ($8,786)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would allow motor vehicles with a gold star license plate free entry to all state parks. This is estimated to reduce General Fund revenue by $8,786 annually using the assumptions listed below: 
total active gold star license plates            185 cars
29% already buy annual park passes              54 annual passes
54 passes not sold @ $105 each  $      5,633 revenue loss from passes not sold
71% do not buy annual passes            131 cars
131 cars make 1.5 park visits each year            197 car visits
4 people in car each visit            788 day trips
Average of $4 per adult visit  $      3,152 revenue loss from day trips not sold
 $      5,633
 $      3,152
Estimated revenue loss  $      8,786