131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1515 LR 2333(01)
An Act to Fund Delivery of Emergency Medical Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Spkr. Talbot Ross of Portland
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $45,000,000 $70,000,000 $70,000,000 $70,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $45,000,000 $70,000,000 $70,000,000 $70,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $45,000,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 and ongoing General Fund appropriations of $70,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Department of Public Safety to support existing transportation costs of emergency medical services.  These appropriations must be reduced to the maximum extent possible through the use of public and private Medicaid match programs.