132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 160 LR 340(01)
An Act to Eliminate REAL ID Requirements in Maine
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Libby of Auburn
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $2,835,063 $2,708,334 $2,708,334 $2,708,334
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $126,729 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
Highway Fund ($2,708,334) ($2,708,334) ($2,708,334) ($2,708,334)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State would require a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $126,729 in fiscal year 2025-26 for programming costs.  Eliminating REAL ID requirements would result in a loss of Highway Fund revenue of $2,708,334 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for the loss of fees related to REAL ID driver's licenses and identification cards.