125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 839 LR 438(02)
Resolve, To Study Motor Fuel and Fuel Additives and To Explore Alternatives to Ethanol Motor Fuel
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $5,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 to the Department of Environmental Protection to convene and lead a stakeholder group to study motor fuel and fuel additives and the related health and business effects related to their use.  Any additional costs to the Department of Transportation, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Public Utilities Commission associated with participation in the stakeholder group can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.