130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 938 LR 1696(01)
An Act To Ensure Maine Workers' Right To Request a Schedule Change at Their Places of Employment
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Wood of Portland
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $68,886 $92,956 $95,761 $98,656
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $68,886 $92,956 $95,761 $98,656
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine and/or fee revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require General Fund appropriations of $68,886 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $92,956 in fiscal year 2022-23 for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related All Other costs associated with the enforcement of an employee's right to request a temporary change to a previously agreed upon work schedule.  This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an October 1, 2021 effective date.