130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1306 LR 1713(02)
An Act To Include Crisis Response Services in Emergency Services Offered  through the E-9-1-1 System
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This resolve directs the Emergency Medical Services Communications Bureau within the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to review the protocols and procedures necessary to ensure the delivery of crisis response services under the State's E-9-1-1 system and report by February 1, 2022.  The PUC has indicated that this review will require the use of outside consulting services. The resolve includes a one-time allocation of $100,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 for consulting services. The Emergency Services Communication Bureau has sufficient cash available to fund the additional allocation.