132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 112 LR 487(01)
An Act to Promote Opportunities by Establishing a Student Wage
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McIntyre of Lowell
Committee: Labor
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 $81,401 $111,967 $116,018 $120,228
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $81,401 $111,967 $116,018 $120,228
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Labor has indicated that it will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $81,401 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $111,967 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Labor and Safety Inspector position and related All Other costs necessary to ensure compliance with the sub-minimum wage requirement for secondary school students.  This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an effective date of October 1, 2025.