132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2003 LR 2630(01)
An Act to Improve Localization of Emergency Broadcast Messaging
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Pierce of Cumberland
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $600,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $600,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation of $600,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 for broadcast infrastructure equipment to enable localization of public safety information and emergency alert messaging on the radio network operated by the Corporation.