131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 536 LR 540(01)
An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Doudera of Camden
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $97,973 $101,032 $103,675 $106,086
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $97,973 $101,032 $103,675 $106,086
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $97,973 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $101,032 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Environmental Specialist III position to handle new administrative oversight responsibilities.
Additional costs to the State Board of Funeral Service within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.