121st Maine Legislature
		Office of Fiscal and Program Review
		LD 480
		Resolve, To Maintain Flexibility and Safety in Caring for People with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
		LR1672(01)
		Fiscal Note for Original Bill
		Sponsor: President Daggett of Kennebec
		Committee: Health and Human Services
		Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services will require additional funding to maintain one unit at the Stone Building one year after the Riverview Psychiatirc Center opens.  The total amount required may exceed $3,000,000 annually if the intent of the bill is to fully staff this unit based on bed capacity even if the unit does not treat patients.  The General Fund amount required will also depend on the amount of disproportionate share hospital funding available for this purpose and can not be determined at this time.