132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 299 LR 844(09)
An Act to Build a Viable Future for Maine Agriculture by Transferring a Portion of Real Estate Transfer Tax Revenue to the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Stewart of Aroostook
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 ($5,000,000) ($5,000,000) ($5,000,000)
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($5,000,000) ($5,000,000) ($5,000,000)
Revenue
General Fund $0 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($5,000,000) ($5,000,000) ($5,000,000)
Bond Issues Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable 10 $45,000,000 5.0% $12,375,000 $57,375,000
Referendum Costs Month/Year Election Type Question Length
Nov-26 General Bond Issue Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $411,000 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This floor amendment removes the General Fund appropriations from the bill and adds a General Obligation bond.