128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 173 LR 1275(01)
An Act To Reduce Food Insecurity
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Herbig of Belfast
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes annual appropriations of $5,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry starting in fiscal year 2017-18 to contract with the Good Shepard Food Bank or a successor organization for statewide hunger relief services.