130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 856 LR 41(02)
An Act To Balance Renewable Energy Development with Natural and Working Lands Conservation
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $353,622 $356,938 $360,360
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $353,622 $356,938 $360,360
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $3,902 $3,902 $3,902
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry of $103,622 for one Public Service Coordinator I position and ongoing allocations of $3,902 for the associated All Other costs for the position.  The bill also includes ongoing appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 of $150,00 to the Governor's Energy Office for one Public Service Coordinator II position and appropriations of $100,000 for the costs associated with the development and maintenance of a database of fully permitted or constructed energy facilities utilizing renewable resources that may be used to identify land use trends and potential natural resources impacts.