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  |  | 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | 
 
  |  |  | LD 718 |  | LR 979(01) |  |  | 
 
  |  | An Act To Authorize
  a General Fund Bond Issue To Stimulate the Midcoast Economy | 
 
  |  | Fiscal Note for
  Original Bill | 
 
  |  | Sponsor: Rep. Gerzofsky of Brunswick | 
 
  |  | Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs | 
 
  |  | Fiscal Note Required: Yes | 
 
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  | Fiscal Note | 
 
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  | Current biennium cost increase - General Fund | 
 
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  | Bond Issues | Term (years) | Principal | Rate (%) | Interest | Total Cost | 
 
  |  | General Fund - Non-Taxable | 10 | $20,000,000 | 5.0% | $5,500,000 | $25,500,000 | 
 
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  | Referendum Costs | Month/Year | Election Type | Question | Length |  | 
 
  |  |  | Nov-07 | General | Bond Issue | Standard |  | 
 
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  | Fiscal Detail and
  Notes |  |  |  |  |  | 
 
  |  | The Secretary
  of  State's budget includes sufficient
  funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in
  November.  If the number or size of the
  referendum questions increases the ballot length, an additional appropriation
  of $8,000 or more may be required. 
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