132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1848 LR 2004(01)
An Act to Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Milliken of Blue Hill
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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 $400,628 $400,331 $413,545 $427,235
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $400,628 $400,331 $413,545 $427,235
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management will require General Fund appropriations of $400,628 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $400,331 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one State Dam Inspector position, one Assistant State Dam Inspector position, one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position and related costs to inventory and inspect state dams and preparation of a long-term maintenance and repair plan for dams.
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.