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130th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1022 |
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LR 946(01) |
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An Act To Make
Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Harnett of Gardiner |
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Committee: Labor and Housing |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2021-22 |
FY 2022-23 |
Projections FY 2023-24 |
Projections FY 2024-25 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$135,577 |
$185,913 |
$191,523 |
$197,314 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$135,577 |
$185,913 |
$191,523 |
$197,314 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Regulation
and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require ongoing
General Fund appropriations of $135,577 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $185,913
in fiscal year 2022-23 for 2 Labor and Safety Inspector positions and related
All Other costs to enforce the minimum wage and overtime protections for
agricultural and seasonal employees.
This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an October 1, 2021
effective date. According to the
Department of Labor, this legislation will increase the number of employees
covered by the minimum wage and overtime protections by 30,000. |
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