126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1259 LR 2075(02)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership and Recruitment by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor
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 revenue increase - General Fund
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $58,350 $80,295 $81,607 $82,945
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $58,350 $80,295 $81,607 $82,945
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $58,350 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $80,295 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related all other costs as a result of the increase in enforcement responsibility associated with this legislation.  The Department of Labor has indicated that the Regulation and Enforcement program may need an additional second Labor and Safety Inspector position as a result of this legislation depending on actual experience.
This legislation may result in increased General Fund revenue from fines.  The amount will depend on the number and amount of fines assessed.