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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 453 |
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LR 681(01) |
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An Act to Require
the State to Pay 90 Percent of All General Assistance Expenses of
Municipalities and Indian Tribes |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot |
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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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$2,982,974 |
$5,965,948 |
$5,965,948 |
$5,965,948 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$2,982,974 |
$5,965,948 |
$5,965,948 |
$5,965,948 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of
$2,982,974 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,965,948 in fiscal year 2026-27 to
increase the state reimbursement rate for the costs of the general assistance
program to each municipality and each Indian tribe from 70% to 90% effective
January 1, 2026. |
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