126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 541 LR 277(01)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Complimentary Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson of Augusta
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $25,610 $34,146 $34,146 $34,146
Revenue
General Fund ($25,610) ($34,146) ($34,146) ($34,146)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation proposes to change the threshold of disability at which a resident disabled veteran receives complimentary hunting, fishing and trapping licenses from 100% or 70% if the veteran served in a combat zone during an armed conflict to 50% or more for all resident disabled veterans.  This change would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $25,610 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $34,146 beginning in fiscal year 2014-15.