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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 553 |
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LR 609(01) |
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An Act to Assert
State Sovereignty over Ocean Waters and Marine Resources up to 12 Nautical
Miles off the State's Coast |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Martin of Oxford |
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Committee: Marine Resources |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$712,962 |
$933,043 |
$953,219 |
$974,001 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$712,962 |
$933,043 |
$953,219 |
$974,001 |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$0 |
$200,492 |
$208,423 |
$232,519 |
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| Revenue |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$0 |
$200,492 |
$208,423 |
$232,519 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Attorney General will require an Other Special Revenue Services allocation of
$200,492 for one half-time equivalent Assistant Attorney General and related
costs to enforce provisions related to state's sovereignty over and ownership
of offshore waters. Other Special
Revenue funds to the Department of Attorney General will increase by $200,492
in fiscal year 2026-27 for reimbursement of legal fees from state agencies. |
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The Department of
Marine Resources (DMR) will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of
$712,962 for beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to support six Patrol Officer
positions needed for enforcing marine resource laws in the expanded coverage
area. Additionally, ongoing appropriations of $200,492 to DMR will be
necessary starting in fiscal year 2026-27 to reimburse the Department of
Attorney General for related position costs. |
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