124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1441 LR 1346(01)
An Act To Amend and Clarify the Application of the Laws Regarding Severance Pay
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Jackson of Aroostook
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $46,080 $61,230 $63,915 $66,177
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $46,080 $61,230 $63,915 $66,177
Other Special Revenue Funds $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $46,080 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $61,230 in fiscal year 2010-11 for one Labor and Safety Inspector position, effective October 1, 2009, and related All Other costs associated with the anticipated increase in the number of investigations to be conducted to determine eligibilty for severance pay.
The Wage Assurance Fund within the Bureau of Labor Standards, Department of Labor, will also require additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $2,200,000 per year, beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 for the anticipated increase in the amount of severance pay payments to be made from the Fund as a result of this legislation.