132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1468		LR 2052(01)
	An Act to Establish Standards for Independent Motor Vehicle Repair Facilities in Maine
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Collamore of Pittsfield
	Committee: Housing and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2025-26	FY 2026-27	Projections  FY 2027-28	Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
	Highway Fund		$1,045,327	$985,307	$1,011,993	$1,039,641
Appropriations/Allocations
	Highway Fund		$1,045,327	$985,307	$1,011,993	$1,039,641
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.  The collection of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of the Secretary of State will require Highway Fund allocations of $1,045,327 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $985,307 in fiscal year 2026-27 for 2 Motor Vehicle Compliance Officer positions, 3 Office Specialist II positions, one Motor Vehicle Detective position, one Office Specialist II position and related costs to administer and enforce compliance with a registration process and mandatory standards for original equipment manufacturer repair facilities.