128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 12 LR 285(01)
An Act To Incorporate Protections for Living Donors into Maine Law
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Nadeau of Winslow
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $393,000 $393,000 $393,000 $393,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $393,000 $393,000 $393,000 $393,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended General Fund appropriations of $393,000 beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 for public service announcements to educate the public on live organ donantion. $200,000 would be for 30 second television spots run over 3 months annually and $193,000 would be for 30 second radio spots run over 6 months annually. Any additional costs for a website on live organ donation are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.