132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 487 LR 1466(01)
Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hasenfus of Readfield
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 $0 $40,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $0 $40,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Transportation would require a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $40,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to contract with an entity to gather information and prepare the application for federal funding.  If NNEPRA ultimately applies for the federal funding, the cost of the consultant would need to be provided by the Department of Transportation