132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1935 LR 1339(01)
An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well Drilling
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $19,200 $19,200 $19,200 $19,200
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $19,200 $19,200 $19,200 $19,200
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require an ongoing annual Other Special Revenue Funds revenue increase of $19,200 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 from the increased penalties for water well drilling violations included in the bill. Other Special Revenue Funds allocations will also be required.