131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 588 LR 1156(01)
An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Curry of Waldo
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $2,500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission to fund the Maine Length of Service Award Program which provides length of service awards to eligible volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.