123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2048 LR 2877(01)
An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree of North Haven
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $93,309 $181,095 $195,178
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $93,309 $181,095 $195,178
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $77,869
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will require a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Environmental Protection of $93,309 in fiscal year 2008-09 to provide funds for a Toxicologist position and an Environmental Specialist IV position beginning in January of 2009 to administer a proposed chemical safety program.  An Environmental Specialist III position will be needed beginning in fiscal year 2010-11 to manage data collection , fee collection and perform other duties as necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.  This position would be funded by dedicated fees imposed pursuant to 38 MRSA section 1693, subsection 2.