128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 905 LR 861(01)
An Act To Authorize the Construction of a Maine Turnpike Connector to Gorham
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McLean of Gorham
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Maine Turnpike Authority
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) to construct a connector from South Gorham to an interchange on the Maine Turnpike after completing an evaluation of reasonable alternatives.  The MTA would incur costs to plan, design and construct this project.  The bill allows the MTA to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000 for these costs.  The bonds would be paid off from tolls levied by the MTA.