132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1987 LR 2553(01)
An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Gattine of Westbrook
Committee: Not Referred
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes the adjustment of salary schedules upward consistent with various collective bargaining
agreements. The General Fund and Highway Fund costs are to be supported through transfers between and within departments and agencies and through the Salary Plan program, General Fund account within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. Transfers from the Salary Plan are limited to up to $99,000,000 in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The unobligated balance in the Salary Plan as of June 11, 2025 is $62,828,133. It is anticipated that additional balances will lapse to the program at the end of the fiscal year.