129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1895 LR 2904(01)
An Act Regarding Positions at the Public Utilities Commission
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Lawrence of York
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
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 $501,998 $518,952 $536,517
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $501,998 $518,952 $536,517
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes allocations of $501,998 in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for 2 Utility Analyst positions, a Senior Consumer Assistance Specialist position and a Public Service Coordinator II position and associated costs.  The PUC is funded by an assessment set to produce sufficient revenue for the expenditures allocated by the Legislature for operating the PUC.  The increased allocations in this bill require a corresponding increase in revenue from the assessment on transmission and distribution utilities.