124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 526 LR 950(02)
An Act To Clarify the Beano and Bingo Laws as They Apply to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $58,210 $81,473 $83,532 $85,655
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would allow the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to conduct high-stakes beano and bingo and would result in increased Other Special Revenue Funds revenue of $50,000 beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 related to high-stakes beano licensing fees.  The bill includes an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Department of Public Safety of $58,210 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $81,473 in fiscal year 2010-11 for one Public Safety Inspector II position and related administrative costs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.