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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1955 |
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LR 2206(02) |
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An Act to
Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability |
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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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$5,300,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
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Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$5,300,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
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Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill includes
a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human
Services of $3,800,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and ongoing annual General Fund
Appropriations of $1,000,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for the Maine
Child Care Affordability Program. The bill also includes ongoing annual
General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 for the Salary Sustainability
Program for Child Care Professionals. |
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Any additional
costs to the State Board of Education from the provisions of this bill are
expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. |
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