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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1814 |
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LR 986(02) |
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An Act to Reduce
Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Environment and Natural Resources |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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FY 2023-24 |
FY 2024-25 |
Projections FY 2025-26 |
Projections FY 2026-27 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$70,713 |
$96,834 |
$101,974 |
$106,305 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$70,713 |
$96,834 |
$101,974 |
$106,305 |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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Establishes new
civil violations. May increase the number of civil suits filed in the court
system.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases
filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional filing fees and fines will increase General Fund
or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts. |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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This bill
prohibits the sale or distribution of certain mercury-added lamps and
provides for administrative and civil penalties for violating the
prohibition. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would need to
hire additional staff to implement this new program, including
education/outreach, enforcement, tracking and reporting. The bill includes
General Fund appropriations of $70,713 to DEP beginning in fiscal year
2023-24 for one Environmental Specialist III position and associated costs. |
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