132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1292 LR 1915(02)
An Act to Codify the Maine Turnpike Authority's Contributions to the Highway Fund with Regard to the Sensible Transportation Policy Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $750,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $750,000 $0 $0 $0
Legislative Cost/Study
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,400 in fiscal year 2025-26. The Legislature’s proposed budget for the 2026-2027 biennium includes $22,196 in each of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the costs of legislative studies, as well as $8,265 in projected balances from fiscal year 2024-25 and $33,073 of balances carried over from prior years for this purpose. Whether these amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Transportation will require a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $750,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 for an investment grade review of Maine Turnpike Authority's bonding and consulting fees to perform the review.