132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1465 LR 2320(01)
An Act to Create the Office of Workforce Advancement Within the Department of Economic and Community Development and Establish Statewide Workforce Advancement Goals
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Rana of Bangor
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
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 $71,533 $138,928 $143,957 $149,182
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $71,533 $138,928 $143,957 $149,182
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $71,533 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $138,928 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Public Service Coordinator I position and related All Other costs to staff the newly established Office of Workforce Advancement.  This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes the position begins on January 1, 2026.
Additional costs to the Department of Labor to coordinate with DECD to establish statewide workforce advancement goals can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.