132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 703 LR 2268(01)
An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent College Graduates
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Rana of Bangor
Committee: Labor
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $500,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $500,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Labor to support a health care gap year program that incentivizes recent college graduates to work in critical health care positions, particularly in underserved and rural communities.