131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1501 LR 2283(02)
An Act to Protect Maine Citizens from Discrimination by Including Vaccination Status as a Protected Class
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Judiciary
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 $109,536 $154,085 $159,320 $164,745
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $109,536 $154,085 $159,320 $164,745
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Maine Human Rights Commission of $109,536 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $154,085 in fiscal year 2024-25 to establish one Maine Human Rights Investigator position and one half-time Secretary Associate Legal position, effective October 1, 2023, to manage the anticipated increase in intakes and complaints filed with the Commission due to adding vaccination status as a protected class under the Maine Human Rights Act.