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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 500 |
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LR 886(01) |
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An Act to Ensure
Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by
Expanding Testing |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Pluecker of Warren |
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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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$126,877 |
$151,561 |
$155,019 |
$158,145 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$126,877 |
$151,561 |
$155,019 |
$158,145 |
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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
$126,877 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $151,561 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one
Public Health Educator III position for public education and outreach related
to household well water testing and to provide free water testing for certain
contaminants to low-income households. |
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Additional costs
to the Maine State Housing Authority associated with consulting with the
Department of Health and Human Services regarding the availability of grants
under Title 30-A, section 4722, paragraph FF can be absorbed within existing
budgeted resources. |
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