131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 743 LR 1993(01)
An Act to Provide Free or Reduced-cost Vehicle Registration to All Disabled Veterans
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $367,574 $475,484 $479,701 $484,128
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $74,214 $84,337 $88,554 $92,981
Revenue
Highway Fund ($293,360) ($391,147) ($391,147) ($391,147)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require Highway Fund allocations of $74,214 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $84,337 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Office Specialist I position and related costs to review documentation, assist branch offices and municipalities and determine the correct registration fees.  Highway Fund revenues will be reduced by $293,360 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $391,147 in fiscal year 2024-25 from providing vehicle registration certificates and special designating license plates at reduced fees.