122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1373 LR 1273(02)
An Act To Implement Emergency Medical Dispatch Services for E-9-1-1 Calls
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $144,004 $127,406 $130,362 $134,193
Transfers
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation includes an allocation of Other Special Revenue Funds to the Emergency Medical Services Bureau within the Department of Public Safety of $76,404 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $99,906 in fiscal year 2006-07.  This allocation provides funds for a staff position and other costs associated with the Emergency Medical Services Board implementing the requirements of Title 32, section 85-A.
This legislation also includes an allocation of Other Special Revenue Funds to the Emergency Services Communication Bureau within the Public Utilities Commission of $67,600 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $27,500 in fiscal year 2006-07.  This allocation provides funds for emergency medical dispatch training costs and other required expenses.
The funding source for the allocations is provided through available balances in the dedicated E-9-1-1 account administered by the Emergency Services Communication Bureau within the Public Utilities Commission.