122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 95 LR 0645(02)
An Act To Support the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry's Aerial Fire Suppression Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Authorizing the Department of Conservation to assess fees for certain aerial suppression costs will result in an estimated $75,000 in additional annual dedicated revenue collected by the department beginning in fiscal year 2005-06.  The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $75,000 beginning in fiscal year 2005-06 for the establishment of the Aerial Fire Suppression Fund within the Department of Conservation. The department may also receive significant amounts and gifts for deposit into the newly established fund; the amounts can not be determined at this time.