131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1726 LR 1449(03)
An Act to Build Maine's Economy by Supporting Child Care for Working Families
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 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 to double the monthly wage supplement for all child care workers.
Additional costs to the Department of Labor and the Department of Education associated with the provisions in this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.