122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1964 LR 2617(01)
An Act To Assist Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Disabilities in Obtaining Information Regarding Current Events
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Speaker Richardson of Brunswick
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $26,960 $27,634 $28,325
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund  $0 $26,960 $27,634 $28,325
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $26,960 in fiscal year 2006-07 for the subscription costs associated with the Maine State Library contracting with a qualified entity to provide accessible electronic information services for eligible blind and disabled persons.  The Maine State Library has indicated that there may be additional expenses to the Library beyond the subscription costs provided for in this bill for mailings, printing, marketing and related administrative costs.  The amount can not be determined at this time.