130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1022 LR 946(02)
An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $93,179 $185,913 $191,523 $197,314
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $93,179 $185,913 $191,523 $197,314
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $93,179 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $185,913 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for 2 Labor and Safety Inspector positions and related All Other costs to enforce the minimum wage and overtime protections for agricultural and seasonal employees.  This fiscal note assumes a January 1, 2022 effective date.