132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1057 LR 1863(02)
Resolve, to Aid Municipalities, Animal Control Officers and Other Parties in Complying with Electronic Dog Licensing Requirements
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 $104,746 $838 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $104,746 $838 $0 $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $522 $174 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill temporarily limits certain administrative requirements related to municipal electronic dog licensing and directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to implement an alternative licensing process. The department has indicated that the duplicative requirements would necessitate additional resources. The bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $104,746 in FY 2025-26 and $838 in FY 2026-27, and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $522 in FY 2025-26 and $174 in FY 2026-27, for contracted services and associated IT costs.