130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1335 LR 629(02)
An Act To Provide for Exemption from the Sales Tax for Basic Needs Products and Offset the Loss of Revenue
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $520,475 $703,000 $717,250 $731,500
Revenue
General Fund ($520,475) ($703,000) ($717,250) ($731,500)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($24,525) ($37,000) ($37,750) ($38,500)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides a sales tax exemption for menstrual products and will reduce General Fund revenue by $520,475 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $703,000 in fiscal year 2022-23.  It will also reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $24,525 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $37,000 in fiscal year 2022-23.