129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 105 LR 641(01)
An Act To Establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $0
Transfers
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill establishes the Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Department of Economic and Community Development to support programs that leverage the State's assets and outdoor recreation heritage.  Funding to support the office is provided by transfers of $250,000 each year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 from the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund, which is funded by a portion of the meals and lodging sales tax.
This bill includes ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $250,000 each year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Office of Outdoor Recreation for one Public Service Executive II position to serve as Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation and related All Other costs.  This preliminary fiscal estimate assumes an October 1, 2019 start date for the position.  This bill also includes corresponding Other Special Revenue Funds deallocations of $250,000 each year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Office of Tourism to reflect the reduction in available funding as a result of the transfer.