123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1697 LR 226(10)
An Act To Ensure Fair Wages
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "      " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Strimling of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 ($54,837) ($60,287) ($63,141)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 ($54,837) ($60,287) ($63,141)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment eliminates the ongoing General Fund cost of the bill beginning in fiscal year 2008-09.
This amendment requires the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to perform any additional inspections and investigations associated with the removal of several major exemptions from  the minimum wage and overtime provisions within existing budgeted resources.  According to information provided by the Department of Labor, the Bureau of Labor Standards will meet the requirements of this amendment by balancing the work between the new requirements and the random inspections currently done.