126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 232		LR 1001(02)
	An Act To Increase the Base for the Cost-of-living Increase for Retired State Employees and Teachers
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Increasing the maximum base for the calculation of the one-time noncumulative cost-of-living adjustment payable to retired state employees and teachers under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System in 2014 from $20,000 to $30,000 will increase the portion of the fiscal year 2013-14 year-end unappropriated surplus of the General Fund, also known as the Cascade, that is to be used to fund this provision. The Maine Public Employees Retirement System estimates the additional cost to be approximately $2.25 million.