131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1612 LR 649(02)
An Act to Address Food Insecurity and Support Local Agriculture
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $2,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in fiscal year 2023-24 to contract with the Preble Street Food Security Hub to be used for programs and infrastructure improvements that address food insecurity throughout the State.  The bill also specifies that this contract is not subject to the competitive bid requirements of the State Purchasing Agent.