126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1626		LR 2468(07)
	An Act To Leverage Expert, State-based Resources for Emergent Intervention and Long-term Comprehensive Resource Protection of Lakes
	Fiscal Note for House Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
	Sponsor: Rep. Shaw of Standish
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2013-14	FY 2014-15	Projections  FY 2015-16	Projections  FY 2016-17
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$46,000	($21,250)	($517,930)	($517,930)
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	($246,650)	($517,930)	($517,930)
Transfers
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$46,000	$225,400	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The amendment eliminates the fee increases provided in the committee amendment. This amendment increases the percentage of fees credited to the Invasive Aquatic Plant and Nuisance Species Fund from watercraft operation on inland waters and lake and river protection stickers from 60% to 80%, an increase of $225,400. It reduces the percentage of fees credited to the Lake and River Protection Fund from 40% to 20%, a decrease of $225,400. This amendment transfers $46,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $225,400 in fiscal year 2014-15 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Account to the Lake and River Protection Fund to compensate for the percentage decrease. This amendment directs the Department of Environmental Protection to use at least 20% of the money in the Invasive Aquatic Plant and Nuisance Species Fund for eradication activities. The amendment eliminates the January 1, 2015 start date for this Act and it now takes effect immediately.