132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1940		LR 289(02)
	An Act to Revise the Growth Management Program Laws
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Housing and Economic Development
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has indicated that if initiatives in the proposed biennial budget regarding the transfer of duties from the department to the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) and a request to make 2 limit-period positions permanent are included in the enacted bill, the provisions of this bill can be accomplished within existing budgeted resources. If these provisions are not included in the budget, the department would require additional appropriations of $135,672 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $146,311 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one limited-period Policy Development Specialist position and associated position costs.
	Any additional costs to the MOCA from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.