128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1879 LR 2946(02)
An Act To Enhance and Increase the Availability of Mental Health Providers in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 to a newly created Maine Mental Health Providers Loan Repayment Fund within the Finance Authority of Maine as part of a new Maine Mental Health Providers Loan Repayment Program established to provide up to 3 qualified applicants with $5,000 per year for a period of 5 years to assist the applicant in the repayment of student loans.