131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 741 LR 2208(04)
An Act to Prohibit Certain Training Repayment Agreements by Employers
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
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 ($38,457) ($53,852) ($55,533) ($57,274)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($38,457) ($53,852) ($55,533) ($57,274)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment eliminates the one half-time Labor & Safety Inspector position and the ongoing General Fund appropriations of $38,457 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $53,852 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor included in the bill to support the anticipated increase in workload to ensure compliance with the regulation regarding the cost of training provided or required by employers not constituting a loan, debt or advance unless the training costs are related to the attainment of state licensure or another transferable credential. The Department of Labor has indicated that without additional staffing resources it will need to prioritize enforcement activities.