126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 412 LR 1915(01)
An Act To Expand Employment Tax Increment Financing To Support Job Creation
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Chenette of Saco
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Future biennium revenue decrease - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
By amending the eligibililty requirements of the employment tax increment financing program to allow for-profit businesses that add at least 2 new qualified employees within a one-year period to participate, General Fund revenue reductions are anticipated for 2016 and beyond due to increased state reimbursement of withholding tax payment to qualified businesses.  Revenue reductions could range from $120,000 in earlier years to in excess of $400,000 in later years.