124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1068 LR 1042(02)
An Act To Extend the Summer Tourism Season and Thereby Increase Sales Tax Revenues by Requiring that the School Year in Maine Begin After Labor Day
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $150,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $150,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Maine Community College System for the costs associated with the requirement that classes not commence until after Labor Day.  This estimate includes such costs to the System as re-printing of catalogues, brochures and fliers and staff time to amend schedules, reschedule faculty and class space and other administrative expenses.