125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 723 LR 311(01)
An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to establish a partnership with a national volunteer organization to remedy and prevent the problem of homelessness among veterans.  The department will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $50,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 for one limited-period Veterans Service Officer and related travel, housing and administrative costs to perform outreach to homeless veterans.