131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 777 LR 2135(01)
An Act to Align the Minimum Rate of Pay for Manufacturers of Maine License Plates at the Maine State Prison with Maine's Minimum Wage Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Hickman of Kennebec
Committee: Transportation
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)
Highway Fund $106,739 $109,941 $113,240 $116,637
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $106,739 $109,941 $113,240 $116,637
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Secretary of State will require Highway Fund allocations of $106,739 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $109,941 in fiscal year 2024-25 to increase the hourly wage paid to residents of the Maine State Prison for manufacturing vehicle registration plates to the minimum hourly wage.  The current hourly wage is $5.50 per hour.