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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 500 |
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LR 886(02) |
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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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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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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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$106,877 |
$111,561 |
$115,019 |
$118,145 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$106,877 |
$111,561 |
$115,019 |
$118,145 |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$0 |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill includes
General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$106,877 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $111,561 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one
Public Health Educator III position to provide educational outreach to
low-income residents regarding free water testing and grants for drinking
water systems. The bill also includes Other Special Revenue allocations of
$40,000 each year beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 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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