Public Laws

123rd Legislature

First Regular Session



Chapter 240

H.P. 383 - L.D. 499

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. A-40. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
3.000 3.000
Personal Services
$208,558 $211,824
All Other
$1,420,804 $1,420,804
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,629,362 $1,632,628

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$223,479 $223,479
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $223,479 $223,479

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Transfers one Secretary position from the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and transfers one Office Associate II position from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$58,720 $60,893
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $58,720 $60,893

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Provides funding for the department's proportionate share of the cost of the Natural Resource Service Center.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$11,364 $25,654
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $11,364 $25,654

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$549,088 $549,088
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $549,088 $549,088

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Adjusts funding to meet the current rates published by the Office of Information Technology for the replacement of desktop and laptop computers.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$153,360 $153,360
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $153,360 $153,360

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Adjusts funding for information technology services provided to agency employees based on fiscal year 2007-08 and 2008-09 Office of Information Technology monthly rates. Services include e-mail, file services and desktop and laptop support.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$119,729 $132,838
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $119,729 $132,838

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Adjusts funding for the same level of information technology agency applications services at the fiscal year 2007-08 and 2008-09 Office of Information Technology rates. Categories of service include direct-billed personnel services, server support and shared platforms.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$7,858 $12,238
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $7,858 $12,238

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Adjusts funding for supporting existing information technology agency applications within the agency.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$108,720 $108,720
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $108,720 $108,720

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Reduces funding for general operations, mileage, training and maintenance.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($6,537) ($8,096)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,537) ($8,096)

Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530

Initiative: Provides funding for the cost of radio support services to be provided by the Office of Information Technology.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$107,256 $112,050
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $107,256 $112,050

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0530

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$267,278 $272,717
All Other
$2,471,642 $2,506,656
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,738,920 $2,779,373

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$223,479 $223,479
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $223,479 $223,479

ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.000 2.000
Personal Services
$151,662 $156,731
All Other
$46,021 $46,021
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $197,683 $202,752

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$95,567 $95,567
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $95,567 $95,567

ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559

Initiative: Reorganizes and transfers one Office Associate II position from the ATV Safety and Education program and one Game Warden Sergeant position from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 2 Game Warden Lieutenant positions in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, resulting in 50% funded from the General Fund and 50% funded from the Federal Expenditures Fund.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) (1.000)
Personal Services
($51,359) ($54,370)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($51,359) ($54,370)

ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($708) ($708)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($708) ($708)

ATV SAFETY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 0559

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$100,303 $102,361
All Other
$45,313 $45,313
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $145,616 $147,674

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$95,567 $95,567
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $95,567 $95,567

Boating Access Sites 0631

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$43,616 $43,616
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $43,616 $43,616

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$57,465 $58,768
All Other
$87,233 $87,233
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $144,698 $146,001

Boating Access Sites 0631

Initiative: Provides funding to purchase and improve land for boat access. The funds are from United States Fish and Wildlife Service grants. Matching funds come from the Department of Conservation.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$375,000 $375,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $375,000 $375,000

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$400,000 $400,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $400,000 $400,000

BOATING ACCESS SITES 0631

PROGRAM SUMMARY

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$43,616 $43,616
Capital Expenditures
$375,000 $375,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $418,616 $418,616

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$57,465 $58,768
All Other
$87,233 $87,233
Capital Expenditures
$400,000 $400,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $544,698 $546,001

Departmentwide Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0600

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$339,654 $352,486
All Other
$75,195 $75,195
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $414,849 $427,681

Departmentwide Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0600

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($6,299) ($6,299)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,299) ($6,299)

DEPARTMENTWIDE INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0600

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$339,654 $352,486
All Other
$68,896 $68,896
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $408,550 $421,382

Endangered Nongame Operations 0536

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.000 2.000
Personal Services
$33,304 $35,152
All Other
$7,500 $7,500
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,804 $42,652

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$256,664 $268,305
All Other
$109,966 $109,966
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $366,630 $378,271

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
13.000 13.000
Personal Services
$741,065 $730,867
All Other
$129,950 $129,950
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $871,015 $860,817

ENDANGERED NONGAME OPERATIONS 0536

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.000 2.000
Personal Services
$33,304 $35,152
All Other
$7,500 $7,500
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,804 $42,652

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$256,664 $268,305
All Other
$109,966 $109,966
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $366,630 $378,271

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
13.000 13.000
Personal Services
$741,065 $730,867
All Other
$129,950 $129,950
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $871,015 $860,817

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
120.000 120.000
Personal Services
$10,069,121 $10,339,077
All Other
$1,836,169 $1,836,169
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $11,905,290 $12,175,246

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$396,634 $396,634
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $396,634 $396,634

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
6.000 6.000
Personal Services
$493,403 $512,383
All Other
$198,135 $198,135
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $691,538 $710,518

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Establishes one intermittent Chaplain I position.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
0.500 0.500
Personal Services
$33,892 $35,818
All Other
($33,892) ($35,818)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Reorganizes and transfers one Office Associate II position from the ATV Safety and Education program and one Game Warden Sergeant position from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 2 Game Warden Lieutenant positions in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, resulting in 50% funded from the General Fund and 50% funded from the Federal Expenditures Fund.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
($4,572) ($3,148)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,572) ($3,148)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$107,255 $110,588
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $107,255 $110,588

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Transfers one Secretary position from the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and transfers one Office Associate II position from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) (1.000)
Personal Services
($53,982) ($54,900)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($53,982) ($54,900)

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of gas for warden service travel, boats, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles based on the Central Fleet Management rate of $2.50 per gallon.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$10 $110
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10 $110

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Provides funding to purchase canoes, kayaks and motors for Warden Service boating safety program. Funds will come from an increase in the department's Coast Guard grant.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$22,300 $13,600
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $22,300 $13,600

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($277,856) ($277,856)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($277,856) ($277,856)

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Provides funding for capital equipment replacement needs.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$98,205 $54,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $98,205 $54,000

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$88,200 $65,800
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $88,200 $65,800

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Provides funding for new capital equipment needs.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$150,000 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $150,000 $0

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of central fleet based on estimates from Central Fleet Management using as a base $2.50 per gallon of gas.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,000 $2,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,000 $2,000

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Reduces funding for general operations, mileage, training and maintenance.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($47,761) ($60,381)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($47,761) ($60,381)

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Transfers one Office Associate II position from 100% General Fund in the Licensing Services - IFW program to the Enforcement Operations - IFW program to be split-funded 45% General Fund and 55% Federal Expenditures Fund and reorganizes the position to one Game Warden Investigator position.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$29,990 $31,779
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $29,990 $31,779

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$36,740 $38,671
All Other
$5,000 $5,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $41,740 $43,671

Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537

Initiative: Provides funding for overtime reimbursement in the Enforcement Operations - IFW, Federal Expenditures Fund program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$200,000 $200,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $200,000 $200,000

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0537

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
121.000 121.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
0.500 0.500
Personal Services
$10,074,449 $10,348,626
All Other
$1,476,660 $1,462,114
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $11,551,109 $11,810,740

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$343,995 $349,259
All Other
$423,934 $415,234
Capital Expenditures
$248,205 $54,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,016,134 $818,493

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
6.000 6.000
Personal Services
$493,403 $512,383
All Other
$199,145 $200,245
Capital Expenditures
$88,200 $65,800
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $780,748 $778,428

Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
60.000 60.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
1.154 1.154
Personal Services
$2,616,880 $2,703,498
All Other
$792,200 $792,200
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,409,080 $3,495,698

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,659,963 $1,656,036
All Other
$787,768 $787,768
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,447,731 $2,443,804

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.500 2.500
Personal Services
$79,525 $82,227
All Other
$55,997 $55,997
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $135,522 $138,224

Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535

Initiative: Provides funding for contracts related to a new Natural Resources Conservation Service grant for brook trout.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$190,000 $190,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $190,000 $190,000

Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535

Initiative: Provides funding to attend professional meetings and training recommended in the Management Assistance Team report.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$9,000 $9,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $9,000 $9,000

Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of printing and postage and also for the University of Maine at Orono's cooperative unit payment.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$12,000 $12,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000

Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($54,472) ($54,472)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($54,472) ($54,472)

Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of central fleet based on estimates from Central Fleet Management using as a base $2.50 per gallon of gas.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$43,000 $46,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $43,000 $46,000

FISHERIES AND HATCHERIES OPERATIONS 0535

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
60.000 60.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
1.154 1.154
Personal Services
$2,616,880 $2,703,498
All Other
$737,728 $737,728
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,354,608 $3,441,226

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,659,963 $1,656,036
All Other
$1,041,768 $1,044,768
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,701,731 $2,700,804

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.500 2.500
Personal Services
$79,525 $82,227
All Other
$55,997 $55,997
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $135,522 $138,224

Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
22.000 22.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
0.308 0.308
Personal Services
$1,211,378 $1,255,204
All Other
$960,183 $960,183
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,171,561 $2,215,387

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$76,328 $76,328
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $76,328 $76,328

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$152,656 $152,656
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $152,656 $152,656

Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531

Initiative: Transfers one Secretary position from the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and transfers one Office Associate II position from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($4,738) ($5,993)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,738) ($5,993)

Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($144,809) ($144,809)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($144,809) ($144,809)

Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531

Initiative: Provides funding for fiscal year 2007-08 and 2008-09 enhancements to existing information technology applications through a lease-purchase strategy.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$0 $12,105
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $12,105

Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531

Initiative: Transfers one Office Associate II position from 100% General Fund in the Licensing Services - IFW program to the Enforcement Operations - IFW program to be split-funded 45% General Fund and 55% Federal Expenditures Fund and reorganizes the position to one Game Warden Investigator position.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) (1.000)
Personal Services
($29,990) ($31,779)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($29,990) ($31,779)

LICENSING SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0531

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
21.000 21.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
0.308 0.308
Personal Services
$1,176,650 $1,217,432
All Other
$815,374 $827,479
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,992,024 $2,044,911

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$76,328 $76,328
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $76,328 $76,328

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$152,656 $152,656
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $152,656 $152,656

Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund 0829

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,144,926 $1,144,926
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,144,926 $1,144,926

MAINE OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND 0829

PROGRAM SUMMARY

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,144,926 $1,144,926
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,144,926 $1,144,926

Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
5.000 5.000
Personal Services
$476,252 $492,582
All Other
$278,849 $278,849
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $755,101 $771,431

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$98,302 $98,302
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $98,302 $98,302

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$105,351 $105,351
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $105,351 $105,351

Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529

Initiative: Eliminates funding for Federal Expenditures Fund All Other planning expenses.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($98,302) ($98,302)
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($98,302) ($98,302)

Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($12,446) ($12,446)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($12,446) ($12,446)

Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529

Initiative: Reduces funding for general operations, mileage, training and maintenance.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($3,029) ($3,826)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,029) ($3,826)

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0529

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
5.000 5.000
Personal Services
$476,252 $492,582
All Other
$263,374 $262,577
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $739,626 $755,159

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$105,351 $105,351
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $105,351 $105,351

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
11.000 11.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
5.341 5.341
Personal Services
$671,707 $687,095
All Other
$340,312 $340,312
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,012,019 $1,027,407

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$139,819 $141,732
All Other
$109,040 $109,040
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $248,859 $250,772

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$257,208 $266,093
All Other
$432,585 $432,585
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $689,793 $698,678

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Provides funding for new roofs on 2 buildings at the Maine Wildlife Park and phase one of a new water line.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$8,000 $20,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,000 $20,000

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Provides funding for a new gas golf cart needed to transport staff and equipment within the 40-acre Maine Wildlife Park.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$2,000 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,000 $0

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Provides funding to cover increased costs of contracts, supplies and utilities to keep the Maine Wildlife Park open longer and accommodate more visitors.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$36,703 $36,703
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $36,703 $36,703

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Provides funding to cover costs of expanding the hunter safety program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$16,797 $16,797
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $16,797 $16,797

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($37,319) ($37,319)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($37,319) ($37,319)

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Provides funding for new capital equipment needs.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$11,294 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $11,294 $0

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of central fleet based on estimates from Central Fleet Management using as a base $2.50 per gallon of gas.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$3,870 $3,870
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,870 $3,870

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Reduces funding for general operations, mileage, training and maintenance.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($4,060) ($5,095)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,060) ($5,095)

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, DIVISION OF 0729

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
11.000 11.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
5.341 5.341
Personal Services
$671,707 $687,095
All Other
$298,933 $297,898
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $970,640 $984,993

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$139,819 $141,732
All Other
$125,837 $125,837
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $265,656 $267,569

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$257,208 $266,093
All Other
$475,158 $473,158
Capital Expenditures
$19,294 $20,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $751,660 $759,251

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
40.000 40.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
0.991 0.991
Personal Services
$1,425,785 $1,468,828
All Other
$277,622 $277,622
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,703,407 $1,746,450

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,865,864 $1,874,257
All Other
$479,633 $479,633
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,345,497 $2,353,890

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$217,937 $229,144
All Other
$122,194 $122,194
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $340,131 $351,338

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Transfers 70% of funding for a Biologist II position from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($61,966) ($63,021)
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($61,966) ($63,021)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$61,966 $63,021
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $61,966 $63,021

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Provides funding for infrastructure, equipment repairs and road repairs at wildlife management areas.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$54,188 $54,188
Capital Expenditures
$25,000 $25,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $79,188 $79,188

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in the number of contracts for surveys and forest inventory. Funds from the timber harvesting program will cover these costs.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$33,546 $38,546
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $33,546 $38,546

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Transfers funding for information technology costs into a single General Fund administrative program.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($15,179) ($15,179)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($15,179) ($15,179)

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Provides funding for capital equipment replacement needs.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$24,000 $24,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $24,000 $24,000

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Provides funding for new capital equipment needs.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$4,000 $6,300
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,000 $6,300

Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of central fleet based on estimates from Central Fleet Management using as a base $2.50 per gallon of gas.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$392 $1,892
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $392 $1,892

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0534

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
40.000 40.000
POSITIONS - FTE COUNT
0.991 0.991
Personal Services
$1,425,785 $1,468,828
All Other
$262,443 $262,443
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,688,228 $1,731,271

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,803,898 $1,811,236
All Other
$479,633 $479,633
Capital Expenditures
$24,000 $24,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,307,531 $2,314,869

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
4.000 4.000
Personal Services
$279,903 $292,165
All Other
$210,320 $216,820
Capital Expenditures
$29,000 $31,300
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $519,223 $540,285

Sport Hunter Program 0827

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,898 $2,942
All Other
$10,905 $10,905
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $13,803 $13,847

SPORT HUNTER PROGRAM 0827

PROGRAM SUMMARY

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,898 $2,942
All Other
$10,905 $10,905
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $13,803 $13,847

Support Landowners Program 0826

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$967 $973
All Other
$41,357 $41,357
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $42,324 $42,330

SUPPORT LANDOWNERS PROGRAM 0826

PROGRAM SUMMARY

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$967 $973
All Other
$41,357 $41,357
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $42,324 $42,330

Waterfowl Habitat Acquisition and Management 0561

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$25,000 $25,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$13,085 $13,085
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $13,085 $13,085

Waterfowl Habitat Acquisition and Management 0561

Initiative: Provides funding to purchase land for wildlife habitat. Federal funds come from various grants and matching funds come from the sale of duck stamps and private donations.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$775,000 $775,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $775,000 $775,000

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$400,000 $400,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $400,000 $400,000

WATERFOWL HABITAT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT 0561

PROGRAM SUMMARY

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$25,000 $25,000
Capital Expenditures
$775,000 $775,000
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $800,000 $800,000

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$13,085 $13,085
Capital Expenditures
$400,000 $400,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $413,085 $413,085

Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0539

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$78,955 $80,516
All Other
$15,302 $15,302
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $94,257 $95,818

WHITEWATER RAFTING - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0539

PROGRAM SUMMARY

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$78,955 $80,516
All Other
$15,302 $15,302
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $94,257 $95,818

Whitewater Rafting Fund 0533

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$10,904 $10,904
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10,904 $10,904

WHITEWATER RAFTING FUND 0533

PROGRAM SUMMARY

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$10,904 $10,904
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10,904 $10,904

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$23,630,125 $24,159,381
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$7,952,626 $7,774,950
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$5,899,218 $5,920,969
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $37,481,969 $37,855,300

Sec. A-41. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
499.000 499.000
Personal Services
$33,922,031 $35,257,862
All Other
$25,857,168 $25,857,168
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $59,779,199 $61,115,030

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.500 1.500
Personal Services
$1,670,820 $1,753,113
All Other
$1,090,199 $1,090,199
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,761,019 $2,843,312

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
3.000 3.000
Personal Services
$219,772 $227,376
All Other
$2,866,756 $2,866,756
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,086,528 $3,094,132

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for electronic data lines to provide for video court hearings.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$76,500 $76,500
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $76,500 $76,500

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding to reflect additional revenue collected from the sale of publications in accordance with the Maine Revised Statues, Title 4, section 17-A, subsection 2.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$238,514 $238,514
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $238,514 $238,514

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Transfers one Assistant Clerk position from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund within the same program and reorganizes it to an Accountant position.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$68,826 $72,429
All Other
($68,826) ($72,429)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) (1.000)
Personal Services
($48,571) ($51,516)
All Other
($327) ($327)
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($48,898) ($51,843)

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for per diem costs required for an increased use of active retired judges to process cases in the courts.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$72,118 $72,118
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $72,118 $72,118

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for the increase in debt service costs resulting from issuing bonds to construct the new Bangor courthouse.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$538,042 $1,857,125
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $538,042 $1,857,125

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for the increase in debt service costs resulting from issuing bonds to upgrade court facilities to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$103,625 $100,875
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $103,625 $100,875

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for development of the Limited English Proficiency program, including per hour interpreter costs, testing to determine interpreter qualification, remote telephonic interpretation and training.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$35,000 $37,500
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $35,000 $37,500

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for increases in rent costs for lease obligations in the 2008-2009 biennium.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$102,001 $128,127
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,001 $128,127

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for an anticipated 3% increase for county sheriff contracts and temporary security employment costs to maintain courthouse security in 6.5 counties.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$22,124 $60,362
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $22,124 $60,362

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for updating case management system, internal and external programmers to develop new interface that will assist end users and allow sharing of data electronically with all levels of government.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$358,340 $282,340
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $358,340 $282,340

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for the ordinary cost increases to maintain computers in the Judicial Branch.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$44,750 $44,750
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $44,750 $44,750

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for maintenance and improvement of 44 judicial facilities operated by the judicial branch statewide. Covers the deferred maintenance due to reductions to $200,000 in fiscal year 2006-07.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$250,000 $250,000
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $250,000

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for 9 Entry Security Screening Deputy Marshal positions.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
0.000 9.000
Personal Services
$0 $414,243
All Other
$0 $73,800
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $488,043

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for one Entry Security Screening Sergeant position.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
0.000 1.000
Personal Services
$0 $49,665
All Other
$0 $8,200
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $57,865

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: The Judicial Branch is seeking authority to issue securities in the amount of $9,500,000 for the purpose of constructing a new courthouse in Dover-Foxcroft and $2,500,000 for the purpose of renovating the Houlton courthouse. These funds represent the debt service payments associated with the projects.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$0 $393,750
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $393,750

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Creates without funding a Multicultural Access Coordinator position to implement and support the Judicial Branch's Limited English Proficiency Program to provide access to the courts for Maine citizens by complying with federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards and provide a multicultural resource to allow for enhanced communication and understanding of new American cultures and issues.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funding for a Family Drug Treatment Coordinator position to continue to monitor the operation of the 3 family drug treatment courts to provide statewide consistency with protocols, forms, procedures, treatment quality, data collection and information sharing. The coordinator will develop training to meet drug court team needs and recommend program improvements where needed. The coordinator will also provide representation from the Administrative Office of the Courts to juvenile drug treatment courts, acting as a liaison between stakeholders and ensuring ongoing program activities. The current federally funded limited-period position may continue until September 30, 2007. The General Fund position is authorized to begin on or about October 1, 2007.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$50,003 $70,219
All Other
$0 $2,500
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,003 $72,719

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$36,245 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $36,245 $0

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Continues one limited-period Court Appointed Special Advocate Regional Coordinator position through June 6, 2009. This position was previously authorized in Public Law 2005, chapter 386.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$23,122 $24,479
All Other
($23,122) ($24,479)
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$49,000 $49,000
All Other
$1,000 $1,000
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,000 $50,000

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Continues one limited-period Project Coordinator position and one limited-period Assistant Clerk position through June 6, 2009. These positions were previously authorized in Public Law 2005, chapter 519.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$119,587 $126,816
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $119,587 $126,816

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Domestic Violence Operational Specialist position through June 6, 2009.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$63,387 $67,170
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $63,387 $67,170

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Continues one limited-period Project Coordinator position through June 6, 2009. The position was previously authorized in Public Law 2005, chapter 386.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$71,016 $75,300
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $71,016 $75,300

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Establishes a limited-period part-time Administrative Assistant position through June 6, 2009.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$27,057 $28,501
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $27,057 $28,501

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Appropriates funds for the negotiated salary increases for Marshals.

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$199,139 $203,644
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $199,139 $203,644

COURTS - SUPREME, SUPERIOR, DISTRICT AND ADMINISTRATIVE 0063

PROGRAM SUMMARY

GENERAL FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
502.000 512.000
Personal Services
$34,335,239 $36,164,659
All Other
$27,045,602 $28,826,089
Capital Expenditures
$250,000 $250,000
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $61,630,841 $65,240,748

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.500 1.500
Personal Services
$1,988,112 $2,050,900
All Other
$1,090,199 $1,090,199
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $3,078,311 $3,141,099

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.000 2.000
Personal Services
$220,201 $224,860
All Other
$3,105,943 $3,105,943
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,326,144 $3,330,803

FHM - Judicial Department 0963

Initiative: BASELINE BUDGET

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$94,808 $100,025
All Other
$2,726 $2,726
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FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $97,534 $102,751

FHM - JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 0963

PROGRAM SUMMARY

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 1.000
Personal Services
$94,808 $100,025
All Other
$2,726 $2,726
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FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $97,534 $102,751

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$61,630,841 $65,240,748
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$3,078,311 $3,141,099
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
$97,534 $102,751
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$3,326,144 $3,330,803
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $68,132,830 $71,815,401

Effective June 7, 2007, unless otherwise indicated.

Office of the Revisor of Statutes
State House, Room 108
Augusta, ME 04333