126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1357 LR 1314(02)
An Act To Support Maine Businesses through State Purchasing
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $215,796 $183,194 $187,733 $192,386
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $215,796 $183,194 $187,733 $192,386
Fiscal Detail and Notes
By distinguishing a preference for in-state bidders or to bidders offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine on State contracts or purchases under $100,000, the State may be required to award contracts or purchases that will cost more than the lowest bidder.  
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $215,796 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $183,194 in fiscal year 2014-15 for the Department of Administrative Services for 2 Management Analyst I positions to monitor and enforce the preference for in-state bidders or Maine products.