132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2062 LR 2647(01)
An Act to Enhance the Safety of Public Transit Bus Operators Through the Installation of Vehicle Security Barriers
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Pierce of Cumberland
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)
General Fund $0 $2,000,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $2,000,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill establishes the Public Transit Bus Operator Safety Fund within the Department of Transportation.  The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of 2,000,000 to the Department of Transportation in fiscal year 2026-27 to provide grants to public transit agencies for the purchase, installation and maintenance of vehicle security barriers.