131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1179 LR 2176(02)
An Act to Reestablish the Marine Recreational Fishery Advisory Council at the Department of Marine Resources
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $48,508 $64,451 $67,235 $70,158
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $48,508 $64,451 $67,235 $70,158
Legislative Cost/Study
 The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Legislature of $1,400 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $1,400 in fiscal year 2024-25 for the costs of Legislators appointed to the council.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill reestablishes the Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Council. The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has indicated that the current staff and services provided to existing advisory councils will require additional staff and resources to absorb the additional responsibilities of the reestablished council. The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to DMR of $47,108 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $63,051 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one part-time Resource Management Coordinator position and associated costs.