122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 68 LR 0160(01)
An Act to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Joy of Crystal
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Maintaining eastern standard time as designated by federal statutes could result in additional energy related costs including electrical costs as well as additional transactional costs due to the change in hours of business dealings with other states.  The exact financial impact of this legislation can not be determined at this time but is not expected to be significant.