125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1611 LR 2536(02)
Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the 2014 World Acadian Congress
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $0 ($2,037) ($2,037) ($2,037)
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $0 $6,963 $6,963 $6,963
Revenue
Highway Fund $0 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation establishes a special commemorative registration plate to celebrate the 2014 World Acadian Congress.  The bill includes a Highway Fund allocation of $6,963 beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and ending in fiscal year 2015-16 for the cost of materials to manufacture the plates.  Highway Fund revenues will increase by $9,000 and Other Special Revenue Funds revenue will increase by $16,000 beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 and ending in fiscal year 2015-16.    This estimate assumes manufacture and sale of 1,000 plates each year.  The Other Special Revenue Funds revenue will be forwarded by the State to the Maine Acadian Heritage Council.