132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 826 LR 1987(01)
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Establish the School Energy Savings Revolving Loan Fund
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Pierce of Cumberland
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $500 $500 $500
Bond Issues Term (years) Principal Rate (%) Interest Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable 10 $10,000,000 5.0% $2,750,000 $12,750,000
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 $341,000 may be required.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes a bond issue, for which the proceeds of sale must be expended to capitalize the School Energy Savings Revolving Loan Fund (fund), which will support energy and energy efficiency projects in schools in this State. The Department of Education will require a baseline Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to the fund in order to receive proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this bill.