123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 734 LR 2190(01)
An Act To Improve Public Understanding in Rulemaking
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher of Winslow
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $57,541 $80,703 $83,827 $86,342
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $57,541 $80,703 $83,827 $86,342
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Environmental Protection will require a General Fund appropriation of $57,541 in fiscal year 2007-08, $80,703 in fiscal year 2008-09, $83,827 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $86,342 in fiscal year 2010-11 to provide funds for one Economist position and general operating expenses required to perform the tasks set forth in the bill.  Other state departments and agencies will incur minor costs to administer the new rulemaking requirements and can accomplish these tasks within currently budgeted resources.