131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1663 LR 504(01)
An Act to Add Political Affiliation as a Protected Class to the Maine Human Rights Act
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Libby of Cumberland
Committee: Judiciary
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 $78,159 $109,891 $113,640 $117,523
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $78,159 $109,891 $113,640 $117,523
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Maine Human Rights Commission will require General Fund appropriations of $78,159 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $109,891 in fiscal year 2024-25 to establish one Maine Human Rights Investigator position for the additional intakes and complaints associated with adding political affiliation as a protected class under the Maine Human Rights Act. These estimates assume an effective date of October 1, 2023.