Approved: 06/11/23
LD 1814 LR 986(02)
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Projections
FY 2025-26
Projections
FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $70,713 $96,834 $101,974 $106,305
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $70,713 $96,834 $101,974 $106,305
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill prohibits the sale or distribution of certain mercury-added lamps and provides for administrative and civil
penalties for violating the prohibition. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would need to hire
additional staff to implement this new program, including education/outreach, enforcement, tracking and reporting.
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $70,713 to DEP beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 for one
Environmental Specialist III position and associated costs.
Fiscal Note
Establishes new civil violations. May increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require
additional funding at this time. The collection of additional filing fees and fines will increase General Fund or other
dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act to Reduce Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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