132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 978 LR 1745(05)
An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $1,825,207 $1,825,207 $1,825,207
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $1,825,207 $1,825,207 $1,825,207
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,825,207 beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to provide for increased state reimbursement for the cost of municipal general assistance to 75% of direct costs incurred by all municipalities on or after July 1, 2026.