123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1181 LR 1824(01)
An Act To Reclassify Certain Tobacco Products
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Brautigam of Falmouth
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($1,831,339) ($2,617,465) ($2,669,814) ($2,723,210)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $48,800 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund $1,880,139 $2,617,465 $2,669,814 $2,723,210
Other Special Revenue Funds $6,370 $6,497 $6,627 $6,760
Fiscal Detail and Notes
These changes will increase General Fund revenue by an estimated $1,880,139 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $2,617,465 in fiscal year 2008-09.  Maine Revenue Services will also require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $48,800 in fiscal year 2007-08 for the administrative costs associated with this bill.  In addition, the Governor's proposed budget for the 2008-2009 biennium, LD 499, includes a proposal to increase the cigarette tax by $1 per package.  This estimate may need to be revised based on the final legislative action on LD 499.