127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 977 LR 630(01)
An Act To Improve Child Care in the State
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Frey of Bangor
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Federal Block Grant Fund $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Revenue
Federal Block Grant Fund $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 for the state contribution to leverage all available federal child care development funds.  Federal Block Grant Fund allocations will also be required for the matching federal share.