131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1874 LR 2319(05)
An Act to Support Maine Loggers' and Truckers' Right to Work in Maine by Improving Labor Standards
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
S "A" (S-341)
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
             
Fiscal Note
Contingent future biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill requires certain performance-based indicators and adds a prohibition on payments to trade associations that are registered as lobbyists with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices as conditions of certification. 
If the two major certification programs are in compliance or can get in compliance with these criteria, there will be no impact on timber sale revenue by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. If both programs cannot meet the criteria, there could be a substantial reduction in timber sales revenue from the State's loss of certification. While loss of one certification may occur, it is unlikely that both certifications will be lost. Therefore, the potential loss of revenue is not anticipated to be significant.