HP0186
LD 215
PUBLIC Law, Chapter 1

Emergency Signed on 2007-02-13 00:00:00.0 - First Regular Session - 123rd Maine Legislature
 
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LR 2455
Item 1
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An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

Whereas,  certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

PART A

Sec. A-1. Appropriations and allocations. There are appropriated and allocated from the various funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, to the departments listed, the following sums.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Accident - Sickness - Health Insurance 0455

Initiative: Provides funding to meet the operational needs of the Accident, Sickness and Health Insurance Internal Service Fund.

ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$207,538 $0 $0
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ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TOTAL $207,538 $0 $0

Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080

Initiative: Provides additional funding to cover current contractual lease agreements for state leased space.

REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,492,532 $0 $0
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REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TOTAL $1,492,532 $0 $0

Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080

Initiative: Provides funding to replace a 1990 John Deere 1070 tractor with a Rhino mower for the East Campus. This tractor is one of 9 in operation. They have an average life span of 12 years and the last unit purchased for this fleet was in 2003.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$35,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $35,000 $0 $0

Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080

Initiative: Provides funding for anticipated increased costs relating to new utility rate contracts beginning in 2007 when kilowatt charges are expected to double the current rate. It also provides funding for the increased cost in heating fuel based on previously negotiated contract rates.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$811,893 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $811,893 $0 $0

Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund 0883

Initiative: Provides funding authorized by Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part VV, section 4, for capital projects to construct, renovate or improve state facilities.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$6,960,677 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,960,677 $0 $0

County Tax Reimbursement 0263

Initiative: Increases the allocation for this program in order to distribute to the counties their share of motor vehicle excise tax collection in the unorganized territory.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$295,000 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $295,000 $0 $0

Departments and Agencies - Statewide 0016

Initiative: Provides funding to offset the statewide deappropriation approved in Public Law 2005, chapter 12, Part K. Projected savings from a review of the administrative hearing functions will not be achieved.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Unallocated
$80,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $80,000 $0 $0

Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017

Initiative: Provides funding to offset the statewide deappropriation approved in Public Law 2005, chapter 457, Part YY. The projected savings from departments and agencies statewide will not be achieved.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$565,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $565,000 $0 $0

Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017

Initiative: Provides funding to offset the deallocation approved in Public Law 2005, chapter 12, Part I for the statewide Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services regarding information technology savings from departments and agencies statewide. It was determined that the original deallocation was not required since departments and agencies that achieved the savings in information technology need their allocation so they can spend these savings to cover other program-related costs.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$919,500 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $919,500 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Unallocated
$1,322,500 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,322,500 $0 $0

Fund for a Healthy Maine 0921

Initiative: Provides funding to offset a deallocation included in Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part AA, section 3.

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$8,391,658 $0 $0
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FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $8,391,658 $0 $0

Fund for Efficient Delivery of Local and Regional Services - Administration Z047

Initiative: Allocates funds that will be awarded by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, in accordance with Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, chapter 231, to those municipalities and counties that can demonstrate significant and sustainable savings in the cost of delivering local and regional government services.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$166,666 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $166,666 $0 $0

Homestead Property Tax Exemption Reimbursement 0886

Initiative: Reduces funding to an anticipated level for reimbursements for homestead property tax exemptions.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($1,985,770) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,985,770) $0 $0

Office of the Commissioner - Administrative and Financial Services 0718

Initiative: Allocates funds to cover the administrative costs associated with the Employee Suggestion System in accordance with Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 651, subsection 10.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$2,000 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,000 $0 $0

Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002

Initiative: Increases the allocation for this program in order to pay contractors their fee for services in conjunction with the collection of outstanding receivables.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$600,000 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $600,000 $0 $0

Veterans Tax Reimbursement 0407

Initiative: Reduces funding in the Veterans Tax Reimbursement program to recognize savings based on a fewer number of veterans' claims for property tax exemptions. Part of these savings are intended to offset the increase in funding request in the Waste Facility Tax Reimbursement program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($150,000) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($150,000) $0 $0

Waste Facility Tax Reimbursement 0907

Initiative: Provides funding for the Waste Facility Tax Reimbursement program to cover a claim for $1,569 that was carried over from fiscal year 2005-06 and provides funding for the projected costs of additional claims in fiscal year 2006-07. This funding request is offset by savings identified in the Veterans Tax Reimbursement program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$3,600 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,600 $0 $0

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
($640,277) $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$919,500 $0 $0
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
$8,391,658 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$9,346,843 $0 $0
REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
$1,492,532 $0 $0
ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
$207,538 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $19,717,794 $0 $0

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation 0393

Initiative: Provides funding to replace a 10 kilogram x 0.1 milligram resolution balance. The Metrology Laboratory needs to replace a resolution balance in order to provide mass 1 calibrations from 2 kilograms to 10 kilograms. The lab is now accredited at Echelon I and needs to replace the balance in order to service Maine's high-technology industries.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$45,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $45,000 $0 $0

Food Assistance Program 0816

Initiative: Provides funding for a back-up generator that would start automatically in the event of a power outage. The generator could protect up to 40,000 pounds of frozen and refrigerated food from being ruined by the loss of electricity.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$18,500 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $18,500 $0 $0

Harness Racing Commission 0320

Initiative: Adjusts funding to agree with the funding projected by the December 2006 Revenue Forecasting Committee.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$2,637,711 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,637,711 $0 $0

Office of Agricultural, Natural and Rural Resources 0830

Initiative: Provides funding to offset a decrease made in Public Law 2005, chapter 457 for a position elimination that exceeded the funds available for that position.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$32,386 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $32,386 $0 $0

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$95,886 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$2,637,711 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,733,597 $0 $0

AUDIT, DEPARTMENT OF

Audit - Departmental Bureau 0067

Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 6 Audit Manager positions to 6 Principal Auditor positions and reduces All Other by the same amount.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,451 $0 $0
All Other
($1,451) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,901 $0 $0
All Other
($2,901) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

AUDIT, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 $0

BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY

Baxter State Park Authority 0253

Initiative: Provides funding for the reorganization of 7 seasonal Baxter Park Campground Attendant positions to 7 seasonal Baxter Park Campground Ranger positions.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,303 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,303 $0 $0

BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$2,303 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,303 $0 $0

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE

Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556

Initiative: Adjusts funding based on the Revenue Forecasting Committee December 2006 report on racino revenue.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$119,896 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $119,896 $0 $0

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$119,896 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $119,896 $0 $0

CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Division of Forest Protection 0232

Initiative: Provides funding for the replacement of capital equipment that meets or exceeds the replacement schedule.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$125,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $125,000 $0 $0

Geological Survey 0237

Initiative: Provides one-time funding to correct a deallocation of funds.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1 $0 $0

Parks - General Operations 0221

Initiative: Provides funding for the administration of the parks' reservation system.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$108,997 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $108,997 $0 $0

Parks - General Operations 0221

Initiative: Provides funding for the replacement of capital equipment that meets or exceeds the replacement schedule.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$200,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $200,000 $0 $0

CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$325,000 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$108,998 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $433,998 $0 $0

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration - Corrections 0141

Initiative: Provides funding for the court system video-conference initiative.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$149,976 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $149,976 $0 $0

Central Maine Pre-release Center 0392

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$4,749 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,749 $0 $0

Charleston Correctional Facility 0400

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$115,975 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $115,975 $0 $0

Correctional Center 0162

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$178,703 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $178,703 $0 $0

Downeast Correctional Facility 0542

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$48,212 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $48,212 $0 $0

Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$169,572 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $169,572 $0 $0

Mountain View Youth Development Center 0857

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$248,353 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $248,353 $0 $0

State Prison 0144

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel, food, utilities and the transportation of commodities. Unobligated funds from this appropriation may be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used for the same purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,032,728 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,032,728 $0 $0

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$1,948,268 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,948,268 $0 $0

DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214

Initiative: Establishes 2 Planning and Research Associate II positions to support the State's Fusion Center.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
2.000 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
$25,560 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $25,560 $0 $0

Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214

Initiative: Corrects the appropriation of funds in Private and Special Law 2005, chapter 66 to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($880,000) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($880,000) $0 $0

Disaster Assistance 0841

Initiative: Corrects the appropriation of funds in Private and Special Law 2005, chapter 66 to the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$880,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $880,000 $0 $0

Disaster Assistance 0841

Initiative: Provides funding for the remaining balance of the State's share of disaster relief costs associated with flooding on June 29, 2005, the State's share of disaster relief costs associated with flooding in May of 2006 and the cost of the relocation of the downtown area of the Town of Canton outside of the flood zone pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 217, section 1.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,835,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,835,000 $0 $0

Military Training and Operations 0108

Initiative: Reallocates Personal Services for one Financial Analyst position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 90% Federal Expenditures Fund and 10% General Fund, one Business Manager II position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 86% Federal Expenditures Fund, 5% Other Special Revenue Funds, and 9% General Fund, one Accounting Associate I position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 94% Federal Expenditures Fund and 6% Other Special Revenue Funds, and one Accountant I position from 90% Federal Expenditures Fund and 10% General Fund to 80% Federal Expenditures Fund, 10% General Fund and 10% Other Special Revenue Funds.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$15,020 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $15,020 $0 $0

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($26,560) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($26,560) $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$11,540 $0 $0
All Other
($11,540) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Military Training and Operations 0108

Initiative: Reduces funding by eliminating one Building Control Technician position.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
($50,512) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($50,512) $0 $0

Veterans Services 0110

Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of 6 Veterans Service Officer positions from range 22 to 23, retroactive to June 16, 2000.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$100,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 $0

DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$1,950,020 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
($51,512) $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,898,508 $0 $0

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Learning Systems 0839

Initiative: Transfers 75% of one Education Specialist III position from the Support Systems program to the Learning Systems program and allocates All Other for STA-CAP.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$67,975 $0 $0
All Other
$1,200 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $69,175 $0 $0

Learning Systems 0839

Initiative: Transfers one Education Specialist III position serving as the physical education consultant for the department from the Learning Systems program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Support Systems program, Other Special Revenue Funds.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
($73,124) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($73,124) $0 $0

Support Systems 0837

Initiative: Transfers 75% of one Education Specialist III position from the Support Systems program to the Learning Systems program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($50,463) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($50,463) $0 $0

Support Systems 0837

Initiative: Transfers one Education Specialist III position serving as the physical education consultant for the department from the Learning Systems program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Support Systems program, Other Special Revenue Funds.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
$73,124 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $73,124 $0 $0

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
($54,412) $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$73,124 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $18,712 $0 $0

ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL

Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414

Initiative: Adjusts funding for the reorganization of one Office Associate II position funded 82% General Fund, 18% Other Special Revenue Funds, to a Secretary Specialist position funded 66% General Fund, 34% Other Special Revenue Funds.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$3,845 $0 $0
All Other
($3,845) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 $0

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Administration - Executive - Governor's Office 0165

Initiative: Provides funding for a grant from the National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices to develop and implement a worksite wellness program as well as other private grant funds and contributions.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$6,766 $0 $0
All Other
$196,356 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $203,122 $0 $0

Land for Maine's Future Fund 0060

Initiative: Provides funding to continue the Sears Island Consent Decree program.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$345,573 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $345,573 $0 $0

Renewable Resource Fund 0912

Initiative: Provides funding to continue the renewable energy grants program funded through contributions from electricity ratepayers.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$335,000 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $335,000 $0 $0

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$883,695 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $883,695 $0 $0

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS)

Departmentwide 0019

Initiative: Provides funding to offset a deappropriation included in Public Law 2005, chapter 457, Part PP. Efforts to implement a new managed behavioral health care services system have been delayed and savings will not be realized in fiscal year 2006-07. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$10,431,749 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,431,749 $0 $0

Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center 0734

Initiative: Provides funding for increased fuel costs, pharmaceuticals and contracted pharmacy services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$717,693 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $717,693 $0 $0

Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center 0733

Initiative: Provides funding for a one dollar per hour stipend for certain staff working in the Riverview Psychiatric Center's two admissions units.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$51,750 $0 $0
All Other
($51,750) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center 0733

Initiative: Provides funding for contractual agreements for physician services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$147,344 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $147,344 $0 $0

Driver Education and Evaluation Program - Substance Abuse 0700

Initiative: Provides additional funding that is offset by an increase in fees in the Driver Education and Evaluation Program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$174,250 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $174,250 $0 $0

Medicaid Services - Mental Retardation 0705

Initiative: Provides funding to cover anticipated shortfalls in the MaineCare seed programs. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,431,628 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,431,628 $0 $0

Medicaid Services - Mental Retardation 0705

Initiative: Adjusts funding in the various MaineCare seed programs, service provider tax and other tax programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($643,272) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($643,272) $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$783,372 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $783,372 $0 $0

Mental Health Services - Child Medicaid 0731

Initiative: Provides funding to cover anticipated shortfalls in the MaineCare seed programs. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$3,088,315 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,088,315 $0 $0

Mental Health Services - Children 0136

Initiative: Transfers one Nurse II position and related All Other funding from the Mental Health Services - Children program to the Riverview Psychiatric Center program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
($91,144) $0 $0
All Other
($2,559) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($93,703) $0 $0

Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid 0732

Initiative: Provides funding to cover anticipated shortfalls in the MaineCare seed programs. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$3,906,108 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,906,108 $0 $0

Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid 0732

Initiative: Adjusts funding in the various MaineCare seed programs, service provider tax and other tax programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($1,254,958) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,254,958) $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,254,958 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,254,958 $0 $0

Mental Retardation Services - Community 0122

Initiative: Transfers funding from the Mental Retardation Waiver - Supports program to the Mental Retardation Services - Community program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,097,298 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,097,298 $0 $0

Mental Retardation Waiver - MaineCare 0987

Initiative: Provides funding to cover anticipated shortfalls in the MaineCare seed programs. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$8,652,607 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,652,607 $0 $0

Mental Retardation Waiver - Supports Z006

Initiative: Transfers funding from the Mental Retardation Waiver - Supports program to the Mental Retardation Services - Community program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($1,097,298) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,097,298) $0 $0

Office of Management and Budget 0164

Initiative: Adjusts funding to reorganize 2 Social Services Program Specialist II positions to Management Analyst II positions in the Office of Management and Budget program; one Social Services Program Specialist I position and one Contract/Grant Specialist position to Management Analyst II positions in the Office of Substance Abuse program, General Fund; and one Contract/Grant Specialist position to a Management Analyst II position in the Office of Substance Abuse program, Federal Block Grant Fund.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($4,220) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,220) $0 $0

Office of Substance Abuse 0679

Initiative: Adjusts funding to reorganize 2 Social Services Program Specialist II positions to Management Analyst II positions in the Office of Management and Budget program; one Social Services Program Specialist I position and one Contract/Grant Specialist position to Management Analyst II positions in the Office of Substance Abuse program, General Fund; and one Contract/Grant Specialist position to a Management Analyst II position in the Office of Substance Abuse program, Federal Block Grant Fund.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,483 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,483 $0 $0

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$667 $0 $0
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FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $667 $0 $0

Office of Substance Abuse - Medicaid Seed 0844

Initiative: Provides funding to cover anticipated shortfalls in the MaineCare seed programs. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$637,909 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $637,909 $0 $0

Office of Substance Abuse - Medicaid Seed 0844

Initiative: Adjusts funding in the various MaineCare seed programs, service provider tax and other tax programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$39,616 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $39,616 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($39,616) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($39,616) $0 $0

Residential Treatment Facilities Assessment 0978

Initiative: Adjusts funding in the various MaineCare seed programs, service provider tax and other tax programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($140,100) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($140,100) $0 $0

Riverview Psychiatric Center 0105

Initiative: Transfers one Nurse II position and related All Other funding from the Mental Health Services - Children program to the Riverview Psychiatric Center program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
$91,144 $0 $0
All Other
$2,559 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $93,703 $0 $0

Riverview Psychiatric Center 0105

Initiative: Provides funding for a one dollar per hour stipend for certain staff working in the Riverview Psychiatric Center's 2 admissions units.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$88,763 $0 $0
All Other
($88,763) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY BDS)
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$27,326,252 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$1,858,614 $0 $0
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND
$667 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $29,185,533 $0 $0

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)

Bureau of Medical Services 0129

Initiative: Provides funding for increased MaineCare administrative costs.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$2,824,340 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,824,340 $0 $0

Child Care Services 0563

Initiative: Provides funding to maintain services at current levels as a result of a shortfall created by a reduction in the federal grant award and by administrative costs associated with the program being paid for with other funds that are no longer available for this purpose.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$2,888,189 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,888,189 $0 $0

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($2,888,189) $0 $0
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FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($2,888,189) $0 $0

Child Care Services 0563

Initiative: Provides funding to reorganize 5 Social Services Program Specialist I positions to Management Analyst II positions in the Community Services Center program and one Social Services Program Specialist I position to a Management Analyst II position in the Child Care Services program.

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$646 $0 $0
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FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $646 $0 $0

Child Welfare Services 0139

Initiative: Provides funding to cover an anticipated shortfall in funding for services in this program that were previously funded in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program. Deappropriations from the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and the Nursing Facilities programs will offset this request.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,259,423 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,259,423 $0 $0

Community Services Center 0845

Initiative: Provides funding to reorganize 5 Social Services Program Specialist I positions to Management Analyst II positions in the Community Services Center program and one Social Services Program Specialist I position to a Management Analyst II position in the Child Care Services program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$4,531 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,531 $0 $0

Departmentwide 0640

Initiative: Provides funding to correct the mechanism of billing the department for legal services by the Department of the Attorney General.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,689,361 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,689,361 $0 $0

FHM - Bureau of Family Independence - Central 0954

Initiative: Provides funding to fully fund one Human Services Aide III position and related All Other funding in the FHM - Bureau of Family Independence - Central program.

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,500 $0 $0
All Other
$2,970 $0 $0
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FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $4,470 $0 $0

FHM - Bureau of Medical Services 0955

Initiative: Reduces funding available from salary savings and lower-than-anticipated operating costs.

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($25,000) $0 $0
All Other
($5,000) $0 $0
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FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL ($30,000) $0 $0

FHM - Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled Z015

Initiative: Reduces funding no longer required to administer the program.

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($810,000) $0 $0
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FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL ($810,000) $0 $0

Food Stamps Administration Z019

Initiative: Transfers funding from the Food Stamps Administration program to the Office of Integrated Access and Support - Central Office program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($600,000) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($600,000) $0 $0

Health - Bureau of 0143

Initiative: Provides funding for operational costs as a result of additional revenue generated by the Public Health Nursing program.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$278,500 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $278,500 $0 $0

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Provides funding for increased tax and match lump sum payments to hospitals.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$582,221 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $582,221 $0 $0

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$999,042 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $999,042 $0 $0

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Provides funding to include a 3.41% cost-of-living adjustment in the rate paid for inpatient services at acute care non-critical access hospitals.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$569,727 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $569,727 $0 $0

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$977,603 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $977,603 $0 $0

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Reduces funding to offset appropriations provided to the Departmentwide program and MaineCare program accounts of the former Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($19,361,695) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($19,361,695) $0 $0

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($23,037,838) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($23,037,838) $0 $0

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Provides funding for hospital settlements.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$20,000,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,000,000 $0 $0

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$34,318,305 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $34,318,305 $0 $0

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Adjusts allocations and appropriations in the various MaineCare seed programs, service provider tax and other tax programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($552,179) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($552,179) $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$552,179 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $552,179 $0 $0

Nursing Facilities 0148

Initiative: Adjusts allocations and appropriations in the various MaineCare seed programs, service provider tax and other tax programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$1,027,690 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,027,690 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($1,027,690) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,027,690) $0 $0

Nursing Facilities 0148

Initiative: Reduces funding to offset appropriations provided to the Departmentwide program and MaineCare program accounts of the former Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($7,546,044) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,546,044) $0 $0

Office of Integrated Access and Support - Central Office Z020

Initiative: Transfers funding from the Food Stamps Administration program to the Office of Integrated Access and Support - Central Office program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$600,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $600,000 $0 $0

Office of Management and Budget 0142

Initiative: Provides funding to continue the operation of the 211 call center.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$600,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $600,000 $0 $0

Office of Management and Budget 0142

Initiative: Provides funding for operational expenditures to replace resources not available from indirect cost allocation plan transfers. For fiscal year 2006-07 only, the department is authorized to transfer expenditures, not to exceed $3,700,000, from the cost allocated accounts to the General Fund account by journal voucher. Each journal voucher submitted must be reviewed and approved by the Office of the State Controller and the Bureau of the Budget.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$3,700,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,700,000 $0 $0

OMB Operations - Regional 0196

Initiative: Provides funding for operational expenditures to replace resources not available from indirect cost allocation plan transfers. For fiscal year 2006-07 only, the department is authorized to transfer expenditures not to exceed $7,218,002 from the cost allocated accounts to the General Fund program accounts by journal voucher. Each journal voucher submitted must be reviewed and approved by the Office of the State Controller and the Bureau of the Budget.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$4,330,801 $0 $0
All Other
$2,887,201 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $7,218,002 $0 $0

Purchased Social Services 0228

Initiative: Provides funding to maintain services at current levels as a result of a shortfall created by a reduction in the federal grant award.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$4,466,957 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,466,957 $0 $0

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($4,466,957) $0 $0
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FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($4,466,957) $0 $0

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$19,370,523 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$13,257,112 $0 $0
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
($835,530) $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
($197,011) $0 $0
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND
($7,354,500) $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $24,240,594 $0 $0

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE

Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150

Initiative: Provides funding for the reclassification of one Human Rights Intake Worker position to one Office Associate II position.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$5,390 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,390 $0 $0

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$5,390 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $5,390 $0 $0

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Transfers salary savings from Personal Services to All Other to fund additional court security, increase the juror pool and supplement funding for indigent legal services.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($150,000) $0 $0
All Other
$150,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Transfers one Assistant Clerk position from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund within the same program and reorganizes it to an Accountant position.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
$16,826 $0 $0
All Other
($16,826) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
($48,541) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($48,541) $0 $0

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
($48,541) $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($48,541) $0 $0

MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

Bureau of Resource Management 0027

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of heating oil, central fleet management, boat fuel and utilities, such as electricity, water and sewer, for enforcement and research bureaus.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$102,294 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,294 $0 $0

Bureau of Resource Management 0027

Initiative: Provides funding for one new icemaker for use in the Lamoine Biotoxin Laboratory.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$3,759 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,759 $0 $0

Bureau of Resource Management 0027

Initiative: Provides funding for one seawater pump to service the wet lab in West Boothbay Harbor and the Maine State Aquarium.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$12,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $0 $0

Bureau of Resource Management 0027

Initiative: Provides funding for one replacement icemaker for use in the West Boothbay Harbor Biotoxin Laboratory.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$3,759 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,759 $0 $0

Bureau of Resource Management 0027

Initiative: Provides funding for a 150-horsepower 4-stroke motor for the Public Health Division's boat.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$14,700 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,700 $0 $0

Bureau of Resource Management 0027

Initiative: Provides funding for a replacement motor for the boat used in eelgrass mapping and damage assessment work.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$6,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,000 $0 $0

Division of Administrative Services 0258

Initiative: Provides funding to reorganize one Planning and Research Associate I position to one Management Analyst I position. Funding is provided for the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2006-07.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$556 $0 $0
All Other
($556) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029

Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of heating oil, central fleet management, boat fuel and utilities, such as electricity, water and sewer, for enforcement and research bureaus.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$44,845 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $44,845 $0 $0

MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$187,357 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $187,357 $0 $0

MUSEUM, MAINE STATE

Research and Collection - Museum 0174

Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Museum Specialist III position funded through the Federal Expenditures Fund. This position is necessary to fulfill the terms of the grant by providing necessary staff to conduct a statewide curatorial assessment of science collections held by state agencies and the University of Maine. This limited-period position will end on June 13, 2009.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$14,834 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $14,834 $0 $0

MUSEUM, MAINE STATE
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$14,834 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $14,834 $0 $0

PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Licensing and Enforcement 0352

Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Assistant II position to an Office Associate II position.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,239 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,239 $0 $0

Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376

Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of a Consumer Assistance and Hearings Coordinator to a Consumer Outreach Specialist.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,165 $0 $0
All Other
($1,165) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383

Initiative: Provides funding for prior-year legal expenses owed to the Department of the Attorney General.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$15,000 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $15,000 $0 $0

PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$16,239 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $16,239 $0 $0

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Fingerprint and Background Information - State Expense 0930

Initiative: Provides funding to offset a negative appropriation. Public Law 2005, chapter 457, Part CC transferred funding for the fingerprinting of teachers to the Department of Education. Public Law 2005, chapter 519, Part MM deappropriated funds for savings associated with plan savings for health insurance. As a result of the previous transfer to the Department of Education, there was no General Fund allotment available, which resulted in negative allotment.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$406 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $406 $0 $0

Gambling Control Board Z002

Initiative: Adjusts funding based on the Revenue Forecasting Committee December 2006 report on racino revenue to make payments to the host municipality.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$94,896 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $94,896 $0 $0

Gambling Control Board Z002

Initiative: Reduces funding from savings achieved through lower Personal Services and operating costs by opening the permanent racino facility in the fall of 2008 in the Gambling Control Board program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
($33,263) $0 $0
All Other
($430,304) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($463,567) $0 $0

State Police 0291

Initiative: Provides funding for repairs and maintenance of State Police vehicles.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$56,400 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $56,400 $0 $0

State Police 0291

Initiative: Provides funding for hiring law enforcement officers. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2808, the Maine State Police are required to reimburse local law enforcement agencies if officers sent by those agencies to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy are hired as State Troopers.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$100,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 $0

State Police 0291

Initiative: Provides funding for unanticipated overtime in the State Police program.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$463,567 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $463,567 $0 $0

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$156,806 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$94,896 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $251,702 $0 $0

SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF

Bureau of Administrative Services and Corporations 0692

Initiative: Provides funding for the scheduled replacement of 3 printers. These printers will help consolidate printing needs by allowing for larger print jobs at a faster speed. One of these printers will also be used to create ballots.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Capital Expenditures
$18,600 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $18,600 $0 $0

Municipal Excise Tax Reimbursement Fund 0871

Initiative: Provides funding for the Excise Tax Account for reimbursement to towns.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$270,105 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $270,105 $0 $0

SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$18,600 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$270,105 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $288,705 $0 $0

TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF

Administration - Treasury 0022

Initiative: Transfers one Unclaimed Property Manager position from the Unclaimed Property Fund program to the Treasury Department Operations program account and upgrades this position to Director of Special Projects as part of the reorganization of the Treasury Department operations. Funding for the position transfer and upgrade will be partially offset by an increase in General Fund undedicated revenue of $25,373 through contributions from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
$26,127 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $26,127 $0 $0

ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
(1.000) 0.000 0.000
Personal Services
($25,373) $0 $0
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ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND TOTAL ($25,373) $0 $0

Debt Service - Treasury 0021

Initiative: Reduces funding for debt service from projected savings in interest from not having to borrow funds for a tax anticipation note.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
($7,839,841) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,839,841) $0 $0

TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
($7,813,714) $0 $0
ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND
($25,373) $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($7,839,087) $0 $0

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031

Initiative: Provides one-time funding to build a regional optical network (RON) to service the advanced production and experimental network requirements of the research and education institutions of Maine. A RON is considered essential cyber-infrastructure for the State's research and education community to compete and collaborate with peers throughout the United States and the world.

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$3,000,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 $0

University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011

Initiative: Adjusts funding based on the Revenue Forecasting Committee December 2006 report on racino revenue.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$239,792 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $239,792 $0 $0

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$3,000,000 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$239,792 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $3,239,792 $0 $0

SECTION TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$45,930,111 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$14,085,522 $0 $0
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
$7,556,128 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$15,406,664 $0 $0
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND
($7,353,833) $0 $0
REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
$1,492,532 $0 $0
ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
$207,538 $0 $0
ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND
($25,373) $0 $0
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SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $77,299,289 $0 $0

PART B

Sec. B-1. Appropriations and allocations. There are appropriated and allocated from the various funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, to the departments listed, the sums identified in the following, in order to provide funding for approved reclassifications and range changes.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Accident - Sickness - Health Insurance 0455

Initiative: Reclassifications

ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$21,921 $0 $0
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ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TOTAL $21,921 $0 $0

Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$16,653 $0 $0
All Other
($16,653) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Central Services - Purchases 0004

Initiative: Reclassifications

POSTAL, PRINTING AND SUPPLY FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$4,116 $0 $0
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POSTAL, PRINTING AND SUPPLY FUND TOTAL $4,116 $0 $0

Information Services 0155

Initiative: Reclassifications

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$62,841 $0 $0
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OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND TOTAL $62,841 $0 $0

Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$4,126 $0 $0
All Other
($4,126) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Workers' Compensation Management Fund Program 0802

Initiative: Reclassifications

WORKERS' COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$31,610 $0 $0
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT FUND TOTAL $31,610 $0 $0

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
POSTAL, PRINTING AND SUPPLY FUND
$4,116 $0 $0
OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND
$62,841 $0 $0
WORKERS' COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT FUND
$31,610 $0 $0
ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
$21,921 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $120,488 $0 $0

ATLANTIC SALMON COMMISSION

Atlantic Salmon Commission 0265

Initiative: Reclassification

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$6,038 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,038 $0 $0

ATLANTIC SALMON COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$6,038 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $6,038 $0 $0

BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY

Baxter State Park Authority 0253

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$7,733 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,733 $0 $0

BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$7,733 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $7,733 $0 $0

CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Boating Facilities Fund 0226

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$10,409 $0 $0
All Other
($10,409) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Forest Policy and Management - Division of 0240

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$3,213 $0 $0
All Other
($3,213) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Geological Survey 0237

Initiative: Reclassification

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$3,914 $0 $0
All Other
($3,914) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$0 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 $0

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

Administration - Corrections 0141

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$7,060 $0 $0
All Other
($7,060) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 $0

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

Business Development 0585

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$14,572 $0 $0
All Other
($14,572) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Maine State Film Office 0590

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$11,061 $0 $0
All Other
($11,061) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 $0

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Learning Systems 0839

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$7,404 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,404 $0 $0

Support Systems 0837

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$4,010 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,010 $0 $0

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$11,414 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $11,414 $0 $0

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF

Land and Water Quality 0248

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$4,334 $0 $0
All Other
($4,334) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$13,018 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $13,018 $0 $0

Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$29,034 $0 $0
All Other
$715 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $29,749 $0 $0

Performance Partnership Grant 0851

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$45,629 $0 $0
All Other
$868 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $46,497 $0 $0

Remediation and Waste Management 0247

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$1,977 $0 $0
All Other
($1,977) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$11,339 $0 $0
All Other
$104 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $11,443 $0 $0

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$46,497 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$54,210 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $100,707 $0 $0

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)

Bureau of Child and Family Services - Regional 0452

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$3,170 $0 $0
All Other
($3,170) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Bureau of Medical Services 0129

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$6,348 $0 $0
All Other
($6,348) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$6,349 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,349 $0 $0

Drinking Water Enforcement 0728

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$5,671 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,671 $0 $0

Elder and Adult Services - Bureau of 0140

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$3,225 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $3,225 $0 $0

Health - Bureau of 0143

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$9,484 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $9,484 $0 $0

Maternal and Child Health 0191

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,941 $0 $0
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FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $2,941 $0 $0

Office of Integrated Access and Support - Central Office Z020

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$6,514 $0 $0
All Other
($6,514) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$19,058 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$5,671 $0 $0
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND
$2,941 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $27,670 $0 $0

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

Endangered Nongame Operations 0536

Initiative: Reclassification

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$6,083 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,083 $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,026 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,026 $0 $0

Public Information and Education, Division of 0729

Initiative: Reclassifications

GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$8,405 $0 $0
All Other
($8,405) $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$6,083 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$2,026 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $8,109 $0 $0

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF

Employment Security Services 0245

Initiative: Reclassifications

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,919 $0 $0
All Other
($2,919) $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

Safety Education and Training Programs 0161

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$30,048 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $30,048 $0 $0

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$0 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$30,048 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $30,048 $0 $0

PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Insurance - Bureau of 0092

Initiative: Reclassification

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$3,566 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,566 $0 $0

Licensing and Enforcement 0352

Initiative: Reclassification

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,721 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,721 $0 $0

Nursing - Board of 0372

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$8,812 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,812 $0 $0

Office of Consumer Credit Regulation 0091

Initiative: Reclassification

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,850 $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,850 $0 $0

PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$17,949 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $17,949 $0 $0

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Fire Marshal - Office of 0327

Initiative: Reclassifications

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Personal Services
$2,601 $0 $0
All Other
($2,601) $0 $0
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 $0

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$0 $0 $0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 $0

SECTION TOTALS 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
GENERAL FUND
$0 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
$89,090 $0 $0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
$117,637 $0 $0
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND
$2,941 $0 $0
POSTAL, PRINTING AND SUPPLY FUND
$4,116 $0 $0
OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND
$62,841 $0 $0
WORKERS' COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT FUND
$31,610 $0 $0
ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
$21,921 $0 $0
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SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $330,156 $0 $0

PART C

Sec. C-1. Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center; lapsed balances. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, $147,344 of the unencumbered balance in fiscal year 2006-07 in the Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center General Fund account in the Department of Health and Human Services lapses to the General Fund in fiscal year 2006-07.

Sec. C-2. Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center; lapsed balances. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, $717,693 of the unencumbered balance in fiscal year 2006-07 in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center General Fund account in the Department of Health and Human Services lapses to the General Fund in fiscal year 2006-07.

PART D

Sec. D-1. 5 MRSA §937, sub-§1,  as amended by PL 2001, c. 344, §§1 and 2 and c. 439, Pt. H, §§1 and 2, is further amended to read:

1. Major policy-influencing positions.   The following positions are major policy-influencing positions within the Department of Education. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, these positions and their successor positions are subject to this chapter:
A.  Deputy Commissioner; and
F.  Director, Planning and Management Information ; and .
J.  Director of Special Projects and External Affairs.

Sec. D-2. 5 MRSA §943, sub-§1, ¶D,  as enacted by PL 1983, c. 729, §4, is repealed.

Sec. D-3. 22 MRSA §1971, sub-§1,  as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. QQ, §1, is amended to read:

1. Establishment.   The position of school nurse consultant is established jointly within the department and the Department of Education. The Director of the Bureau of Health within the department and the Director of Special Projects and External Affairs within the Department of Education shall jointly supervise the school nurse consultant.

Sec. D-4. 26 MRSA §1401-B, sub-§1, ¶B,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 3, Pt. O, §2, is further amended to read:

B. The commissioner shall appoint to serve at the commissioner's pleasure:

(1) (rp) (1) Assistant to the Commissioner;

(2) Assistant to the Commissioner for Public Affairs;

(3) Deputy Commissioner;

(4) Director, Bureau of Labor Standards;

(5) Beginning April 15, 1996, Executive Director, Bureau of Employment Services;

(6) Executive Director, Office of Operations; and

(7) Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.

PART E

Sec. E-1. 5 MRSA §945, sub-§1, ¶E,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. S, §2, is repealed.

PART F

Sec. F-1. 2 MRSA §6, sub-§10,  as enacted by PL 1995, c. 494, §1, is amended to read:

10. Range 80.   The salaries of the following state officials and employees are within salary range 80:

Sec. F-2. 5 MRSA §942-A,  as enacted by PL 1995, c. 494, §2, is repealed.

PART G

Sec. G-1. Transfer of funds; Carrying Account - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; costs associated with MOSES program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $58,000 from the Carrying Account as established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 10202, subsection 5 in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to the Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife General Fund account to fund the final vendor payment for the MOSES program by June 30, 2007. Funds for this payment lapsed to the Carrying Account June 30, 2006.

Sec. G-2. Transfer of funds; Carrying Account - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; costs associated with training for Maine Warden Service. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $75,600 from the Carrying Account as established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 10202, subsection 5 in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife General Fund account on or before June 30, 2007 to fund training reimbursement costs for the Maine Warden Service.

PART H

Sec. H-1. Rename Bureau of Family Independence - Central program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the “Bureau of Family Independence - Central” program is renamed the “Child Support” program.

Sec. H-2. Rename OMB Operations - Regional program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the “OMB Operations - Regional” program is renamed the “OMB Division of Regional Business Operations” program.

Sec. H-3. Rename Bureau of Elder and Adult Services program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the “Bureau of Elder and Adult Services” program is renamed the “Office of Elder Services Central Office” program.

Sec. H-4. Rename Congregate Housing program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the “Congregate Housing” program is renamed the “Independent Housing with Services” program.

PART I

Sec. I-1. Carrying balance; Food Stamps Administration program; All Other line category. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any All Other line category balances in the Department of Health and Human Services, Food Stamps Administration program accounts remaining on June 30, 2007 may not lapse but must be carried forward to June 30, 2008 to be used for the same purposes.

Sec. I-2. Carrying balance; Bureau of Medical Services, General Fund account. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any All Other line category balance in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Medical Services, General Fund account remaining on June 30, 2007 may not lapse but must be carried forward to June 30, 2008 to be used for the same purposes.

PART J

Sec. J-1. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Bureau of Child and Family Services - Central program, Federal Expenditures Fund account; indirect cost allocation settlements. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $331,264 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Bureau of Child and Family Services - Central, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the Department of Health and Human Services for indirect cost allocation settlements.

Sec. J-2. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Purchased Social Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund account; audit settlements. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $374,386 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Purchased Social Services, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the Department of Health and Human Services for federal audit settlements.

Sec. J-3. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Office of Management and Budget program, Federal Expenditures Fund account; indirect cost allocation settlements. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $619,000 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Office of Management and Budget, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the Department of Health and Human Services for indirect cost allocation settlements.

Sec. J-4. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Office of Management and Budget program, Federal Expenditures Fund account; funds overdraw. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $5,020 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Office of Management and Budget, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the Department of Health and Human Services for federal grant overdraws.

Sec. J-5. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Office of Management and Budget Operations - Regional program, Federal Expenditures Fund account; indirect cost allocation settlements. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $5,606,160 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Office of Management and Budget Operations - Regional, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the Department of Health and Human Services for indirect cost allocation settlements.

Sec. J-6. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Foster Care program, Federal Expenditures Fund account; audit settlements. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $3,117,000 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Foster Care, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the Department of Health and Human Services for federal audit settlements.

PART K

Sec. K-1. Transfer from Personal Services - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center to All Other. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any other provision of law, available Personal Services salary savings in Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center accounts, which result from Physician positions that are vacant as a result of the inability to recruit, may be transferred to All Other by financial order upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor.

Sec. K-2. Transfer from Personal Services - Riverview Psychiatric Center to All Other. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any other provision of law, available Personal Services salary savings in Riverview Psychiatric Center accounts, which result from Physician positions that are vacant as a result of the inability to recruit, may be transferred to All Other by financial order upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor.

PART L

Sec. L-1. Transfer from unappropriated surplus at close of fiscal year 2006-07. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the close of fiscal year 2006-07 the State Controller shall transfer up to $82,000,000 reduced by amounts certified pursuant to section 2 of this Part from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Medical Care - Payments to Providers account in the General Fund after all required deductions of appropriations, budgeted financial commitments and adjustments considered necessary by the State Controller have been made and as the first priority after the transfers required pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, sections 1507 and 1511 and before the transfers required pursuant to Title 5, section 1536.

Sec. L-2. Certification. At the close of fiscal year 2006-07, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall certify to the State Controller the unencumbered balance carried forward of the $30,000,000 appropriated in this Part.

Sec. L-3. Transfer. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585, or any other provision of law, the amount transferred pursuant to this Part is considered an adjustment to appropriations in fiscal year 2007-08. These funds may be allotted by financial order upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor.

Sec. L-4. Weekly reports. Until June 30, 2007 the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide weekly reports to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services describing the status of interim payment collections and expenditures in MaineCare seed accounts. If current expenditures indicate the potential for a shortfall for fiscal year 2006-07, the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services shall report to the joint standing committees the need for a supplemental request for appropriation.

Sec. L-5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Appropriates funds to be carried forward into fiscal year 2007-08 to be used as the state seed for increased prospective interim payments to hospitals participating in the MaineCare program in fiscal year 2007-08. To the extent necessary, the Department of Health and Human Services may access these funds in fiscal year 2006-07 to facilitate the timely payment of any current MaineCare provider claims. Also allocates federal matching funds for these purposes.
GENERAL FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$30,000,000 $0 $0
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,000,000 $0 $0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All Other
$51,477,458 $0 $0
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $51,477,458 $0 $0

PART M

Sec. M-1. PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. AA, §§1 and 2  are repealed.

PART N

Sec. N-1. Carrying balance; Management Information Systems, General Fund account. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any All Other unencumbered balances remaining on June 30, 2007 in the Department of Education, Management Information Systems program, General Fund account may be carried forward to fiscal year 2007-08 in an amount not to exceed $72,000 and transferred to the Learning Through Technology program, General Fund carrying account to be used for distance learning and technology maintenance and support services in fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008-09.

PART O

Sec. O-1. 10 MRSA §1100-Y, sub-§2, ¶A,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §1, is further amended to read:

A.  For initial certification, the organization must be a private, nonprofit organization that is qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that has as one of its purposes the provision of need-based scholarships to eligible students, that meets the standards adopted by the authority by rule under subsection 7, that files reports as required by this section and that:

(1) Is affiliated with and designated by an accredited institution of higher education in this State; or

(2) Has filed as a nonprofit corporation with the Secretary of State on or before April 1, 2006 2008 and continues as a nonprofit corporation in good standing with the Secretary of State.

Sec. O-2. 10 MRSA §1100-Y, sub-§7,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §2, is further amended to read:

7. Rulemaking.   The authority, after consultation with the Bureau of Revenue Services, shall establish rules for the application, eligibility and annual filing requirements necessary to implement the certification of qualified scholarship organizations pursuant to this section and may include any rules necessary to establish initial application fees and penalties, which may include monetary penalties and revocation of certification, to ensure that a qualified scholarship organization is fulfilling the requirements of this section. These rules may also include any necessary conflict-of-interest provisions pertaining to qualified scholarship organizations. The authority shall also establish any rules necessary to define postsecondary education loans that are eligible for the recruitment credits provided under Title 36, sections 2528 and 5219-V. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection, including those setting initial application fees and penalties, are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The authority shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs and to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters by January 30, 2007 2009 on the rules and rule-making process to implement the tax credit program established pursuant to this subchapter.

Sec. O-3. 36 MRSA §2527, sub-§2, ¶B,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §3, is further amended to read:

B.  Twenty percent of the amount contributed during the taxable year to a qualified scholarship organization for need-based scholarships for tax years beginning in 2007 2009; or

Sec. O-4. 36 MRSA §2527, sub-§2, ¶C,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §3, is further amended to read:

C.  Fifty percent of the amount contributed during the taxable year to a qualified scholarship organization for need-based scholarships for tax years beginning after 2007 2009.

Sec. O-5. 36 MRSA §2528, sub-§1, ¶B,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §4, is further amended to read:

B.  Beginning in 2007 2009, 15% of the amount of loan repayments paid during the taxable year to a creditor on behalf of an employee of the taxpayer as part of a postsecondary education loan repayment agreement between the taxpayer and the employee of the taxpayer.

Sec. O-6. 36 MRSA §5219-U, sub-§2, ¶B,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §5, is further amended to read:

B.  Twenty percent of the amount contributed during the taxable year to a qualified scholarship organization for need-based scholarships for tax years beginning in 2007 2009; or

Sec. O-7. 36 MRSA §5219-U, sub-§2, ¶C,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §5, is further amended to read:

C.  Fifty percent of the amount contributed during the taxable year to a qualified scholarship organization for need-based scholarships for tax years beginning after 2007 2009.

Sec. O-8. 36 MRSA §5219-V, sub-§1, ¶B,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. Q, §6, is further amended to read:

B.  Beginning in 2007 2009, 15% of the amount of loan repayments paid during the taxable year to a creditor on behalf of an employee of the taxpayer as part of a postsecondary education loan repayment agreement between the taxpayer and the employee of the taxpayer.

Sec. O-9. Application. This Part applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2007.

PART P

Sec. P-1. 5 MRSA §1664, sub-§1, ¶D,  as enacted by PL 2005, c. 601, §1, is repealed.

Sec. P-2. 5 MRSA §1666, last ¶,  as amended by PL 2005, c. 601, §4, is further amended to read:

A budget document transmitted by the Governor or Governor-elect must include a part that asks the Legislature whether it wishes to continue funding each individual tax expenditure , as defined in section 1664, provided in the statutes. For purposes of this paragraph, "tax expenditures" means those state tax revenue losses attributable to provisions of Maine tax laws that allow a special exclusion, exemption or deduction or provide a special credit, a preferential rate of tax or a deferral of tax liability. The part must include for each tax expenditure a statutory section reference, a brief description of each tax expenditure and the loss of revenue estimated to be incurred by funding source and fiscal year. This paragraph applies with respect to the preparation of the budget document for the 2008-2009 biennium and thereafter.

PART Q

Sec. Q-1. PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. U, §1  is amended to read:

Sec. U-1. Transfer from unappropriated surplus; Callahan Mine Site Restoration, Department of Transportation. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $500,000 by June 30, 2006 and $500,000 $1,500,000 by June 30, 2007 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Callahan Mine Site Restoration Other Special Revenue Funds program within the Department of Transportation.

PART R

Sec. R-1. Transfer from General Fund undedicated revenue. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller may transfer $500,000, in one-time funds, in fiscal year 2005-06 from General Fund undedicated revenue to the Office of Information Services Internal Service Fund, on or before June 30, 2006, as partial funding towards the development and implementation of the AdvantageME System.

Sec. R-2. Retroactivity. This Part applies retroactively to July 1, 2005.

PART S

Sec. S-1. 5 MRSA §933, sub-§1, ¶J,  as enacted by PL 2005, c. 337, §2 and affected by §4, is repealed.

PART T

Sec. T-1. 12 MRSA §1827, sub-§2,  as amended by PL 2001, c. 24, §1, is further amended to read:

2. Reservation fee.   A fee must be collected for all reservations and deposited in the General Fund, except that a Parks Reservations Other Special Revenue Funds account. A portion of the reservation fee as determined by the commissioner may be paid directly to a provider of Internet reservation services. If reservations made under this section are subsequently cancelled, the bureau must retain a cancellation fee and deposit it into the General Fund Parks Reservations Other Special Revenue Funds account. The remaining balance, less reservation expenditures, must then be transferred as undedicated revenue to the General Fund on a periodic basis, not less than quarterly.

PART U

Sec. U-1. Position reorganization; Administration - Treasury. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer of State is authorized to use available salary savings in fiscal year 2006-07 to fund the reorganization of 2 Accountant II positions to 2 Staff Accountant positions, 2 Accounting Technician positions to one Accounting Associate II position and one Accounting Specialist position, one Accounting Assistant position to an Office Associate II position, one Accounting Associate I position to an Office Specialist I position, one Office Assistant II position to an Office Associate I position, one Office Specialist I position to an Office Specialist II position and one Secretary position to an Office Associate II position within the Administration - Treasury program General Fund account.

PART V

Sec. V-1. Department of Health and Human Services; earned revenue; account established. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall establish in the Department of Health and Human Services an earned revenue account to receive funds for costs reimbursable by the Federal Government that have been expended from state resources for purposes of child welfare.

PART W

Sec. W-1. Appointment of temporary officials. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1, the temporary term of the Acting Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may be extended 6 months beyond the current scheduled end date of the temporary position.

PART X

Sec. X-1. 24-A MRSA §6913, sub-§1, ¶A,  as enacted by PL 2005, c. 400, Pt. A, §10, is amended to read:

A. After an opportunity for a hearing conducted pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4, the board shall determine annually not later than April August 1st the aggregate measurable cost savings, including any reduction or avoidance of bad debt and charity care costs to health care providers in this State as a result of the operation of Dirigo Health and any increased MaineCare enrollment due to an expansion in MaineCare eligibility occurring after June 30, 2004.

Sec. X-2. 24-A MRSA §6913, sub-§2, ¶A,  as enacted by PL 2005, c. 400, Pt. A, §11, is amended to read:

A.  Not later than April January 1st of each year, the board shall prospectively determine the savings offset amount to be applied during each the 12-month calendar year period beginning the immediately following July 1st;

Sec. X-3. Effective date. That section of this Part that amends the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 6913, subsection 1, paragraph A takes effect immediately and applies to the savings offset payment for plan years beginning on or after July 1, 2008. That section of this Part that amends Title 24-A, section 6913, subsection 2, paragraph A takes effect December 1, 2007 and applies to the savings offset payment for plan years beginning on or after July 1, 2008.

PART Y

Sec. Y-1. Rulemaking. By March 31, 2007 the Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to increase fees in the Office of Substance Abuse Driver Education and Evaluation Program to generate additional General Fund revenue during fiscal year 2006-07 of $174,250 and in fiscal year 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal years of $697,000 per year.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.

Effective February 13, 2007, unless otherwise indicated.


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