132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 192 LR 122(02)
An Act to Exempt from State Sales Tax Utility Vehicles Purchased for Use in Commercial Fishing, Agricultural Production, Aquacultural Production and Wood Harvesting
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $88,350 $214,700 $217,550 $219,450
Revenue
General Fund ($88,350) ($214,700) ($217,550) ($219,450)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($4,650) ($11,300) ($11,450) ($11,550)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a revenue decrease to the General Fund of $88,350 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $214,700 in fiscal year 2026-27 by including utility vehicles in the existing sales tax refund for purchases of depreciable machinery and equipment for use in commercial agricultural production, commercial fishing, commercial aquacultural production or commercial wood harvesting effective January 1, 2026. The bill also includes a revenue decrease to the Local Government Fund of $4,650 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $11,300 in fiscal year 2026-27.