130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1484 LR 1519(03)
An Act To Enhance the ConnectMaine Authority's Capacity To Provide World-class Internet
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Appropriations/Allocations
Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery $149,999,500 $500 $500 $500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This resolve directs that $150,000,000 from funds provided to the State by the Federal Government pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2 be allocated to the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund within the ConnectMaine Authority.  The resolve also directs the ConnectMaine Authority to use the funding to provide grants and other activities designed to expand broadband infrastructure and broadband access.