Approved: 03/13/19

129th MAINE LEGISLATURE LD 450 LR 804(01)

An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill Sponsor: Sen. Moore of Washington Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 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 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000

Appropriations/Allocations General Fund $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000

Fiscal Detail and Notes This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the St. Croix International Waterway Commission of $25,000 starting in fiscal year 2019-20 to support a portion of operational costs and a portion of the cost of one full- time administrative assistant position. The funding is contingent upon the Province of New Brunswick, Canada providing a matching amount to the commission.

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