126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1076 LR 1520(02)
An Act To Allow for the Equalization of Truck Weights between Maine and Canada for Limited Use at the Border Crossings
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Highway Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds expenditures could increase if a proposal regarding truck configuration and weight is received and the department determines it would require capital improvements to the infrastructure in order for it to withstand the proposed configuration.  Under this bill, the entity requesting the change would be required to pay for 50% of the improvements, which would increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue.