131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1488 LR 1229(02)
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $115,894 $102,918 $106,050
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $115,894 $102,918 $106,050
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $115,894 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Environmental Specialist III position to coordinate the rulemaking requirements related to landlords well water testing for PFAS and other contaminants and the program implementation, outreach and education to landlords and the creation of updated brochures adding PFAS testing as part of the uniform recommended well water testing.