130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1022 LR 946(01)
An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Harnett of Gardiner
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $135,577 $185,913 $191,523 $197,314
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $135,577 $185,913 $191,523 $197,314
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $135,577 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $185,913 in fiscal year 2022-23 for 2 Labor and Safety Inspector positions and related All Other costs to enforce the minimum wage and overtime protections for agricultural and seasonal employees.  This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an October 1, 2021 effective date.  According to the Department of Labor, this legislation will increase the number of employees covered by the minimum wage and overtime protections by 30,000.