127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 369 LR 598(06)
An Act To Align Municipal General Assistance Programs with the Immigration Status Policies of the Department of Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Volk of Cumberland
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment will put a 24-month limit on general assistance benefits for persons who are lawfully present or pursuing a lawful process to apply for immigration relief. This change may create some savings, but due to the transitory nature of the program any savings are expected to be minor.