131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 315 LR 2064(02)
An Act to Provide Funding for Drought Relief and Other Programs Benefiting Maine Farmers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $259,798 $313,606 $325,262 $335,162
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $259,798 $313,606 $325,262 $335,162
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (AFC) of $154,085 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $215,772 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Environmental Specialist II position and associated costs. It includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $35,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 to ACF for contracted services to review and overhaul the department's water withdrawal permitting process. The bill also includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection of $70,713 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $97,834 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Environmental Specialist III position and associated costs.