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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 431 |
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LR 108(01) |
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An Act Regarding
Driver's Licenses for Individuals in Foster Care |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Roeder of Bangor |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$260,181 |
$260,181 |
$260,181 |
$260,181 |
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Highway Fund |
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$27,105 |
$26,000 |
$26,000 |
$26,000 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$260,181 |
$260,181 |
$260,181 |
$260,181 |
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Highway Fund |
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$1,105 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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| Revenue |
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Highway Fund |
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($26,000) |
($26,000) |
($26,000) |
($26,000) |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require ongoing annual General Fund
appropriations of $260,181 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to establish a
program to pay for or reimburse the fees and costs incurred by a person who
is in the department's custody pursuant to the Child and Family Services and
Child Protection Act, who is engaged in the department's extended care
program or who is engaged in the department's transition grant program that
are related to obtaining a driver's license and motor vehicle insurance and
additional costs related to obtaining a driver's license. |
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The Department of
Secretary of State will require a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $1,105
in fiscal year 2025-26 for technology costs. Highway Fund revenue would be
reduced by $26,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 from providing free
licenses and driver's license exams for people who are not 27 years of age
and been placed in foster care or is a minor living independently. |
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