123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2208 LR 3407(06)
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "     "
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, R. of Hancock
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Transfers
General Fund $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Other Special Revenue Funds ($5,000,000) $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program within the Maine State Housing Authority to provide heating assistance to eligible Maine households.  The bill also requires a one-time transfer of $5,000,000 from the State-Municipal Revenue Sharing program within the Office of the Treasurer to the General Fund to reimburse for the appropriation.