128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1537 LR 726(10)
An Act To Replace the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit with the Student Loan Repayment Credit for Maine Residents
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Volk of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $2,850,000
Revenue
General Fund $0 $0 $0 ($2,850,000)
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 ($150,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment provides that under the new Sudent Loan Repayment Credit for Maine Residents any unused credit in any taxable year can be carried forward and used in the succeeding 5 tax years.  It would reduce General Fund revenue by $2,850,000 and reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $150,000 in fiscal year 2020-21.