129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 959 LR 1465(01)
An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Lakes Society "LakeSmart" Program and the Lake Stewards of Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Keschl of Belgrade
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes annual appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection of $200,000 starting in fiscal year 2019-20 to increase funding for grants to the Lake Stewards of Maine and the Maine Lakes Society. The bill also includes annual appropriations to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission of $25,000 starting in fiscal year 2019-20 to increase funding for pollution control training programs.