OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-6384
AN ACT CONCERNING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES' EFFECTS
ON LAKES AND RELATED FUNDING.
Primary Analyst: MR 3/25/21
Contributing Analyst(s): DD
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 22 $ FY 23 $
Middlefield Potential
Savings
Minimal Minimal
Explanation
The bill extends, from December to January, the down period of
Lake Beseck in odd-numbered years. This results in potential savings
to the Town of Middlefield. It is anticipated that extending the down
period of the lake may increase, at no additional cost, the effectiveness
of this method of treating invasive aquatic species. This may
consequently reduce the need for other treatment methods. Any
savings is expected to be minimal.
The bill also requires that the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEEP) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
submit various AIS reports to the Environment Committee. This has
no fiscal impact as these agencies currently have the staff and expertise
for this purpose.
The Out Years
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None