126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 890 LR 402(03)
An Act To Buy American-made Products
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $110,736 $176,268 $181,438 $186,838
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $110,736 $176,268 $181,438 $186,838
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $110,736 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $176,268 for 2 Management Analyst II positions within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to comply with the Maine Buy America Act.  Requiring all iron, steel and manufactured goods used or supplied in state public works projects be manufactured in the United States could increase the cost of such projects.  Any cost increase would not be determined until bids are received.