131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 949 LR 1207(06)
An Act to Protect Workers from Employer Surveillance
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 ($38,456) ($53,852) ($55,533) ($57,274)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($38,456) ($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 $38,456 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 associated with ensuring compliance with the regulations regarding employer surveillance. The Department of Labor has indicated that without additional staffing resources it will need to prioritize enforcement activities.