126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1798		LR 2821(01)
	An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force Convened by the Maine Labor Relations Board Regarding Compensation for the Panel of Mediators
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Herbig of Belfast
	Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2013-14	FY 2014-15	Projections  FY 2015-16	Projections  FY 2016-17
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$32,058	$32,058	$32,058
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$32,058	$32,058	$32,058
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Maine Labor Relations Board will require additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $32,058 per year, beginning in fiscal year 2014-15, for the cost associated with the increase in payments to members of the Panel of Mediators from $100 for each consecutive 4-hour period to $600 per whole or partial calendar day.  The Maine Labor Relations Board will receive a corresponding increase in dedicated revenues from fees charged to parties who use the services of the Mediators.  Pursuant to Title 26, section 892, the costs for services rendered and expenses incurred by the panel and any applicable state cost allocation program charges must be shared equally by the parties to mediation.