132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 487 LR 1466(02)
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
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $40,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $40,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $40,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Transportation to contract with an entity to gather information and prepare the application for federal funding. If Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority ultimately applies for the federal funding, the cost of the consultant would need to be provided by the Department of Transportation