132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 989 LR 1762(01)
An Act to Recognize Amateur Radio License Holders by Waiving Fees for License Plates Displaying Call Signs
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Tipping of Penobscot
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 $167,870 $136,188 $136,188 $136,188
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $55,470 $23,788 $23,788 $23,788
Revenue
Highway Fund ($112,400) ($112,400) ($112,400) ($112,400)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require Highway Fund allocations of $55,470 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $23,788 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one-time computer programming changes and the ongoing cost to produce the vanity plates.  Highway Fund revenues will be reduced by $112,400 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 from exempting fees to amateur radio license holders who obtain vanity registration plates displaying the call sign of the amateur radio station.