132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1910 LR 2394(01)
An Act to Strengthen Housing Stability Services by Increasing Support and Outreach
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Talbot Ross of Cumberland
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
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 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,700,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to contract with community-based nonprofit organizations to hire an outreach caseworker and housing stability worker in each of the 9 homeless services hubs established by the Maine State Housing Authority.

The department suggested that the funding in this bill be moved from the 0228 - Purchased Social Services account to the Z374 - Housing First Program account. This change would not impact the amount of funding provided in the bill.