131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1814 LR 986(05)
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 removes the requirement that the Department of Environmental Protection conduct certain regulatory and enforcement activities while keeping its authority to investigate potential violations of the provisions of the bill. The Environmental Specialist III position in the bill and the General Fund appropriations that were to begin in fiscal year 2023-24 to fund it are removed.