130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 506 LR 442(02)
An Act To Reduce the Tax Burden on Low-income Electricity Customers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $68,400 $137,750 $137,750 $137,750
Revenue
General Fund ($68,400) ($137,750) ($137,750) ($137,750)
Other Special Revenue Funds ($3,600) ($7,250) ($7,250) ($7,250)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides a sales tax exemption for residential electricity consumed by eligible customers and would result in a reduction of General Fund revenue of $68,400 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $137,750 in fiscal year 2022-23.  It would also result in a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $3,600 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $7,250 in fiscal year 2022-23.