132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1476 LR 2392(01)
An Act to Support Maine's Homeless Shelters by Imposing a Fee for Booking Hotels, Short-term Rentals and Recreational Vehicle Camping Reservations
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Copeland of Saco
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $5,401,617 $23,480,618 $23,480,618 $23,480,619
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $5,401,407 $23,484,380 $23,484,380 $23,484,380
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The provisions in the bill are estimated to increase Other Special Revenue to the Department of Health and Human Services by $5,401,617 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $23,480,618 in fiscal year 2026-27 from a $2 fee on the rental of living quarters in a lodging place or the rental of a recreational vehicle camping site.  The department will require Other Special Revenue allocations of the same amounts for a program to fund initiatives to support the operation of homeless shelters.