123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1777 LR 1438(01)
An Act for Fair Treatment of Workers
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Brannigan of Cumberland
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $177,322 $226,850 $238,119 $249,925
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $177,322 $226,850 $238,119 $249,925
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $177,322 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $226,850 in fiscal year 2008-09 for 1 Labor and Safety Inspector position, 2 Hearing Examiner positions and 1 Legal Secretary position and related all other to support the anticipated increase in enforcement activity as a result of the requirement in this legislation that an employer may terminate the employment of an employee for misconduct only.