131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 559 LR 1646(01)
An Act to Increase the Number of Hours Certain Minor Students May Work Under Certain Circumstances
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Costain of Plymouth
Committee: Labor and Housing
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 $71,259 $99,479 $102,856 $106,355
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $71,259 $99,479 $102,856 $106,355
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $71,259 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $99,479 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related All Other costs necessary to support the anticipated increase in workload related to the enforcement of the new exceptions to the law regarding the number of hours minor students may work to include minors participating in an equivalent instruction program, enrolled in a home instruction program or participating in an alternative school schedule approved by the superintendent of a school administrative unit.  This estimate assumes an October 1, 2023 effective date.