132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1848 LR 2004(02)
An Act to Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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 $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 bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 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.