130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1256		LR 375(02)
	An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Legislation and Agency Rules
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2021-22	FY 2022-23	Projections  FY 2023-24	Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$478,617	$589,777	$614,954	$639,098
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$478,617	$589,777	$614,954	$639,098
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Includes ongoing appropriations to the Legislature of $88,296 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $116,003 in fiscal year 2022-23 for one Legislative Analyst position in the Office of Fiscal and Program Review to prepare statements of climate impact on all legislation that would have an apparent significant climate impact if implemented. The bill also includes a one-time appropriation of $50,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Legislature for the costs of contracting with an appropriate entity to set up a climate impact analysis system, including any information technology modifications and costs.
	The bill includes appropriations of $340,321 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $473,774 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Department of Environmental Protection for one Public Service Manager I position, 2 Planning and Research Associate II positions, 2 Environmental Specialist III positions and associated costs to provide information related to the impact of legislation on climate.