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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 978 |
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LR 1745(01) |
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An Act to
Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian
Tribes |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Zager of Portland |
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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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$2,734,447 |
$2,734,447 |
$4,252,209 |
$4,252,209 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$2,734,447 |
$2,734,447 |
$4,252,209 |
$4,252,209 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of
$2,734,447 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $2,734,447 in fiscal year 2026-27 to
increase from 70% to 90% the state reimbursement rate for the costs of
municipal general assistance. The bill increases the reimbursement rate
incrementally to 90% as of July 1, 2030 for the 6 municipalities with the
highest general assistance costs and increases the rate to 90% as of July 1,
2026 for all other municipalities. |
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