132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1955 LR 2206(04)
An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin
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 ($5,300,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($5,300,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)
Other Special Revenue Funds $500 $500 $500 $500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment removes the General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $5,300,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 for child care initiatives. The amendment includes an ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the department of $500 to allow expenditures for the Salary Sustainability Program for Child Care Professionals.