132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 823 LR 1934(01)
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Provide for Statewide and Equitable Access to Experiential Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Competition Programs
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Haggan 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 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $75,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Economic and Community Development for the Maine Technology Institute to award grants to an organization for activities related to statewide science, technology, engineering and mathematics competition programs.  Additional costs to the Maine Technology Institute to administer the grant program can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.