125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1190 LR 1565(02)
An Act To Support Maine Veterans Nonprofit Corporations
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $1,074,480 $1,095,970 $1,117,889
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $1,074,480 $1,095,970 $1,117,889
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation establishes the Casino Veterans Fund within the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board.  It increases by 2% the tax paid by casino operators on net table game and slot machine income and deposits this money into the Fund.  Other Special Revenue Funds revenue will increase by $1,074,480 in fiscal year 2012-13 as a result.  The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $1,074, 480 to the department to disburse grants to nonprofit corporations that support or assist veterans.