123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 171 LR 385(01)
An Act To Establish a Voluntary Tax Account
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Lansley of Sabattus
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $38,154 $5,235 $5,319
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $38,154 $5,235 $5,319
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $29,750 $35,000 $35,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $29,750 $35,000 $35,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will result in an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds estimated to be $29,750 in fiscal year 2008-09.  Maine Revenue Services will also require a General Fund appropriation of $38,154 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the administrative costs associated with the new income tax check-off.  The additional costs associated with developing a method to accept contributions to the Tax ME More Fund using the State's website and administering the fund will be absorbed by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services utilizing existing budgeted resources.