132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 281 LR 679(01)
An Act to Provide Support for Certain Maine Discovery Museum Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Educational Programming Throughout the State
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot
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 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $225,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the School Finance and Operations program within the Department of Education for funding to the Maine Discovery Museum to support the Maine Science Festival, the Maine Invention Convention and the Science Around ME program.