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  |  | 128th MAINE LEGISLATURE | 
 
  |  |  | LD 292 |  | LR 2035(01) |  |  | 
 
  |  | An Act To
  Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Maine's Rail Infrastructure
  and Expand Passenger Rail Service | 
 
  |  | Preliminary
  Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | 
 
  |  | Sponsor: Rep. Sheats of Auburn | 
 
  |  | Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs | 
 
  |  | Fiscal Note Required: Yes | 
 
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  | Preliminary
  Fiscal Impact Statement | 
 
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  | Current biennium cost increase - General Fund | 
 
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  | Bond Issues | Term (years) | Principal | Rate (%) | Interest | Total Cost | 
 
  |  | General Fund - Non-Taxable | 10 | $50,000,000 | 4.25% | $11,687,500 | $61,687,500 | 
 
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  | Referendum
  Costs |  | Month/Year | Election Type | Question | Length | 
 
  |  |  |  | Nov-17 | General | Bond Issue | Standard | 
 
  |  | The Secretary of
  State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average
  length for the general election in November. 
  If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production
  and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may
  be required. | 
 
 
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