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  |  | 131st MAINE LEGISLATURE | 
 
  |  |  | LD 1227 |  | LR 2261(02) |  |  | 
 
  |  | An Act to Balance
  Renewable Energy Development with Natural and Working Lands Conservation | 
 
  |  | Fiscal Note for
  Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " | 
 
  |  | Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and
  Forestry | 
 
  |  | 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
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  |  | General Fund |  | $247,420 | $231,399 | $150,000 | $150,000 | 
 
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  | Appropriations/Allocations |  |  |  |  |  | 
 
  |  | General Fund |  | $247,420 | $231,399 | $150,000 | $150,000 | 
 
  |  | Other Special Revenue Funds |  | $439 | $439 | $0 | $0 | 
 
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  | Fiscal Detail
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  |  | This bill
  includes ongoing appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to the
  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) of $77,420 for one Public Service
  Coordinator I position and associated All Other costs and ongoing allocations
  of $439 for the technology management costs related to the position. The bill
  includes one-time General Fund appropriations to the ACF of $20,000 in fiscal
  year 2023-24 for contracted legal services and contracted services to
  coordinate public engagement. The bill also includes ongoing appropriations
  beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 of $150,00 to the Governor's Energy Office
  for the costs associated with the development and maintenance of a database
  of fully permitted or constructed energy facilities utilizing renewable
  resources that may be used to identify land use trends and potential natural
  resources impacts.
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