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127th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1115 |
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LR 1807(01) |
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An Act To Make
the State's Standard for Lead Exposure in Children Consistent with the
Federal Standard |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Volk of Cumberland |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2015-16 |
FY 2016-17 |
Projections FY 2017-18 |
Projections FY 2018-19 |
Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$1,179,575 |
$1,299,298 |
$1,172,535 |
$1,129,230 |
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Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$1,179,575 |
$1,299,298 |
$1,172,535 |
$1,129,230 |
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Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) will require General Fund appropriations of
$1,179,575 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $1,299,298 in fiscal year 2016-17 to
hire 8 Environmental Specialist III positions, 4 permanent and 4 limited
period, to review inspections, issue orders to abate, track to make sure
abatements occur and work with families on interim controls to reduce hazards
until the abatement is complete. It also provides funding for contracted lead
inspections.
Current trends suggest that the number of cases of children with a
confirmed blood lead level of 5 to 9 ug/dL could decrease by half every 6-7
years. Based on this trend, DHHS estimates needing 4 permanent positions and
4 Limited Period positions for the first 2 years and three Limited Period
positions for years 3 and 4. Also, the contracted inspections will decrease
each year. |
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