127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1165 LR 1526(02)
An Act To Enact the Toxic Chemicals in the Workplace Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $803,245 $920,966 $955,073
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $803,245 $920,966 $955,073
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $803,245 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for 10 Occupational Health Specialist positions, one Office Associate II position, one Occupational Health/Safety Program Supervisor position and related all other costs associated with implementing and enforcing the laws regarding toxic waste in the workplace.  This fiscal note assumes a position start date of September 1, 2016.