130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 658 LR 1068(01)
An Act To Provide Funding for 3 Veterans Services Officers in the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fecteau of Augusta
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $180,759 $241,012 $248,335 $255,892
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $180,759 $241,012 $248,335 $255,892
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergwency Management for 3 Veterans Services Officer positions and related costs to coordinate homeless veterans services delivery, data collection and data analysis and reporting; identify homeless veterans as well as those at risk of becoming homeless; and serve as case managers to connect veterans with needed resources, including emergency food and clothing.