132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 493 LR 1335(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 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $122,877 $111,561 $115,019 $118,145
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $122,877 $111,561 $115,019 $118,145
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $122,877 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $111,561 in fiscal year 2026-27 to implement the provisions of the bill. This includes ongoing funding for one Environmental Specialist III position to implement rule-making, outreach and education related to well water testing requirements for landlords and one-time funding of $16,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to create brochures adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private drinking water wells.