129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1404 LR 330(02)
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Request a Waiver Relating to Support Services and To Provide Funds To Prevent Homelessness
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Temporary Housing Assistance Fund within the Maine State Housing Authority to assist low-income individuals to become stable tenants.
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to examine opportunities to provide home and community based services to individuals experiencing homelessness and reporting back to the legislature are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.