131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 841 LR 1144(01)
An Act to Permit a Short-term Waiver from the Minimum Wage for Chronically Unemployed Individuals
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Walker of Naples
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 $144,768 $201,957 $208,711 $215,709
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $144,768 $201,957 $208,711 $215,709
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $144,768 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $201,957 in fiscal year 2024-25 for 2 Labor and Safety Inspector positions and related All Other costs necessary to support the anticipated increase in regulatory oversight to ensure compliance with the law regarding special wage certificates for individuals experiencing chronic unemployment.  This estimate assumes an October 1, 2023 effective date.