126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1181 LR 1627(02)
An Act To Further Strengthen the Protection of Pregnant Women and Children from Toxic Chemicals
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $180,170 $193,052 $198,246 $203,595
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $180,170 $193,052 $198,246 $203,595
Other Special Revenue Funds $586 $781 $781 $781
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $180,170 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $193,052 in fiscal year  2014-15 to the Department of Environmental Protection to fund one full-time Environmental Specialist IV position and one full-time Toxicologist position along with the associated administrative and technology costs related to implementing changes in the toxic chemicals in children's products program. It also includes related Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the department of $586 and $781 in fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15, respectively.  This estimate is based on fully implementing all the authorized changes detailed in the bill.