132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 311		LR 742(02)
	An Act to Improve Efficiency of Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities by Requiring the Designation of State Inspectors as Essential
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2025-26	FY 2026-27	Projections  FY 2027-28	Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	$0	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$57,472	$60,250	$63,166	$66,227
Revenue
	General Fund		$57,472	$60,250	$63,166	$66,227
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) to classify meat and poultry product inspections as essential services and to continue providing inspection services on state holidays and under other circumstances, including when requested by impacted establishments. This change would require DACF to pay overtime Personal Services costs and associated All Other expenses, which would require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $57,472 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. The bill authorizes DACF to recover these costs from establishments that request the services, which is expected to result in offsetting General Fund revenue.