128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 910 LR 1578(01)
An Act To Encourage Living Kidney Donation in Maine
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Vachon of Scarborough
Committee: Health and Human 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 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $200,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $200,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $150,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $175,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 to establish a grant program to encourage living kidney donation. The above appropriations would allow for 30 $5,000 grants in 2017-18 and 35 $5,000 grants in 2018-2019.