131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 165 LR 282(01)
An Act to Increase the Governor's Salary
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Bridgeo of Augusta
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $41,740
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $41,740
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Office of the Governor will require a General Fund appropriation of $41,740 in fiscal year 2026-27 for half a year and annual appropriations of $83,340 thereafter to fund the salary and benefit costs of increasing the Governor's annual salary from $70,000 to $125,000 and the cost of increasing the Govenor's annual expense account from $30,000 to $40,000, effective January 6, 2027.