132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 493 LR 1335(07)
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-300)
H "A" (H-1052) to C "A" (H-300)
Committee: Health and Human Services
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $122,877 $111,561 $115,019
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $122,877 $111,561 $115,019
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $122,877 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 2026-27 to create brochures adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private drinking water wells.