132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1065 LR 1974(02)
An Act Regarding the Reduction and Recycling of Food Waste
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $11,511 $17,865
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill prohibits food waste generators from disposing of food waste at incineration facilities or landfills beginning July 1, 2029. To implement the program, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) anticipates reclassifying one Environmental Specialist III position to an Environmental Specialist IV in fiscal year 2027-28 and reallocating two Environmental Specialist III positions and one Planning and Research Associate II position in fiscal year 2028-29. The DEP would require additional Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $11,511 in fiscal year 2027-28 and $17,865 in fiscal year 2028-29 to support the reorganization.