131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 398 LR 167(01)
An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees Under the Wage and Hour Laws 
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Spkr. Talbot Ross of Portland
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $47,507 $99,479 $102,856 $106,355
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $47,507 $99,479 $102,856 $106,355
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $47,507 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $99,479 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related All Other costs to enforce minimum wage and overtime protections for agricultural and seasonal employees beginning January 1, 2024.