128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 689 LR 417(02)
An Act To Confer Categorical Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefit Applications
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $16,707 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $16,707 $0 $0 $0
Federal Expenditures Fund $16,708 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $16,707 in fiscal year 2017-18 for development and testing related to technology changes to the Automated Client Eligibility System. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the Federal match.

Additionally, there could be a potential increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administrative costs for increased electronic benefit transactions. This amount would likely be minor and can be absorbed within the existing budget.