126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 372 LR 442(01)
An Act To Transfer the Responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety, Maine Communications System Policy Board to the Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Youngblood of Penobscot
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor savings - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Consolidated Emergency Communications Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation eliminates the Maine Communications System Policy Board and transfers its powers and duties to the Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications.  The Department of Public Safety would recognize minor General Fund savings for personnel no longer having to serve on this board.  Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications as a result of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.