132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 109 LR 114(01)
Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from Copyright Infringement by Artificial Intelligence Companies and Users and to Monitor Educational Use
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Dodge of Belfast
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Maine Arts Commission will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $50,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to hire a consultant to conduct the required study and prepare the required report.
Any additional costs to the Office of Attorney General associated with consulting on the study are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.