125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1164 LR 1774(01)
An Act To Support Maine Farms and Alleviate Hunger
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Dion of Portland
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $7,125,000 $7,125,000 $7,125,000 $7,125,000
Revenue
General Fund ($7,125,000) ($7,125,000) ($7,125,000) ($7,125,000)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($375,000) ($375,000) ($375,000) ($375,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Providing an income tax credit of up to $5,000 to persons engaged in commercial agricultural production for donations of food to incorporated nonprofit organizations that provide free food to low-income persons to alleviate hunger will reduce revenues to the General Fund and reduce revenue sharing.