Approved: 04/21/19

129th MAINE LEGISLATURE LD 1359 LR 1119(01)

An Act Regarding Local Workforce Development Boards

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill Sponsor: Rep. Fecteau of Biddeford Committee: Labor and Housing Fiscal Note Required: Yes

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement

Projections Projections FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Net Cost (Savings) General Fund $465,252 $465,252 $465,252 $465,252

Appropriations/Allocations General Fund $465,252 $465,252 $465,252 $465,252

Fiscal Detail and Notes This bill includes General Fund appropriations totaling $465,252 in both fiscal year 2019-20 and fiscal year 2020-21 to provide support for each local workforce development board in the State. The bill provides that each local workforce development board receive an annual appropriation equal to $25 multiplied by the number of unemployed persons in each board's service area for the prior year. Future costs of this provision cannot be determined at this time.

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