128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1553 LR 463(01)
An Act To Protect the Rights of Public Employees To Determine Their Collective Bargaining Agent
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Cushing of Penobscot
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $4,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $4,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Maine Labor Relations Board has indicated that it will requires a one-time General Fund appropriation of $4,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 for the costs associated with the rulemaking process.  Of this amount, $1,750 is for the per diem for board members and $2,250 is for printing and publication of notices and other related expenses.  
The Maine Labor Relations Board has also indicated that it may require additional General Fund appropriations for staff and other technical resources prior to implementing the recertification elections.  The amount can not be estimated at this time and will depend on the methods and procedures for conducting the elections adopted by the board during the rulemaking process.