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127th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1402 |
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LR 2006(01) |
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An Act To Reward
Work Performed by Welfare Recipients |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: No |
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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 |
| Appropriations/Allocations |
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Federal Block Grant Fund |
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$1,917,935 |
$2,390,580 |
$2,390,580 |
$2,390,580 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require a Federal Block Grant Fund allocation
of $1,917,935 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $2,390,580 in fiscal year 2016-17 to
revise the earnings from employment the Department of Health and Human
Services disregards when determining benefit levels for recipients under the
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, increase the number of
months eligible individuals may receive transitional transportation benefits
from 12 months to 18 months and promote financial literacy and healthy saving
habits of families with income less than 200% of the federal poverty
guidelines by placing funds in family development accounts. |
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