130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1785 LR 2431(06)
An Act To Address Staffing Shortages in Critical Public Safety Jobs through Economic Incentives
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "B"
Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot
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 ($1,550,000) $450,000 $450,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 ($1,550,000) $450,000 $450,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment strikes the provisions in the committee amendment that established the Maine Public Safety Workers Loan Repayment Program within the Finance Authority of Maine and eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriation of $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 to provide student loan repayment of up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years to eligible public safety workers in the State.  
As amended, the bill provides General Fund appropriations of $450,000 beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Department of Public Safety to distribute to Penobscot County for 3 Deputy Sheriff positions.