131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1814 LR 986(04)
An Act to Reduce Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fiscal Note for House Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Rep. Bell of Yarmouth
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 ($70,713) ($96,834) ($101,974) ($106,305)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($70,713) ($96,834) ($101,974) ($106,305)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to administer and enforce the provisions of this bill within existing budgeted resources. The Environmental Specialist III position in the bill and the General Fund appropriations of $70,713 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to fund it are removed. The impact on other programs within DEP of performing the responsibilities required by the bill without an additional position cannot be determined at this time.