132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 622 LR 1839(01)
An Act to Implement a Surcharge on Electric Vehicle Registration
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hepler of Woolwich
Committee: Transportation
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 ($3,325,390) ($4,459,094) ($5,205,122) ($5,951,007)
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $502,110 $118,406 $122,378 $126,493
Revenue
Highway Fund $3,827,500 $4,577,500 $5,327,500 $6,077,500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require Highway Fund allocations of $502,110 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $118,406 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Staff Accountant position, one-time programming and other related costs to implement and administer a surcharge on electric vehicle registration. Highway Fund revenue would increase by $3,827,500 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $4,577,500 in fiscal year 2026-27  from implementing the surcharge.