132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 441 LR 2221(02)
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Fish and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Revenue
General Fund ($100,000) ($100,000) ($100,000) ($100,000)
Other Special Revenue Funds $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill directs that interest earned on balances in the Maine Deer Management Fund within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife be retained in the fund. Under current law, the interest accrues to the General Fund. This change will reduce General Fund revenue and increase Other Special Revenue Funds revenue by a corresponding amount. Based on historical and projected fund balances, the annual impact is estimated to be approximately $100,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26.