123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 254 LR 720(01)
An Act To Restrict Takings under Eminent Domain
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Annis of Dover-Foxcroft
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Restricting specific property that is subject to eminent domain proceedings to the absolute minimum needed may increase litigation and delay costs to the Highway Fund incurred by the Department of Transportation.  Reducing the amount paid by a former owner to reacquire property taken by eminent domain may reduce revenue received by the department.  The amounts will depend on the number and type of eminent domain proceedings that take place and cannot be determined at this time.