122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 274 LR 1109(01)
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Turner of Cumberland
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Increasing the University of Maine System's bond ceiling from $170,000,000 to $220,000,000 to allow for the financing of anticipated future capital improvement projects may require a General Fund appropriation if, given this increased authority, the university system issues bonds that do not generate the anticipated additional revenue and require debt service payments from the General Fund.
The Governor's Supplemental "Part 2" Budget Recommendation for the 2006-2007 Biennium includes a proposal to increase the University of Maine System's tax-exempt borrowing authority from $170,000,000 to $220,000,000.