129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1146 LR 1669(01)
An Act To Ensure the Provision of Housing Navigation Services to Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McCreight of Harpswell
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $529,422 $217,198 $220,638 $224,022
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $529,422 $217,198 $220,638 $224,022
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will require General Fund appropriations of  $94,346 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $97,198 in fiscal year 2020-21 for one Comprehensive Health Planner II position to be the housing navigator for the DHHS. The DHHS has indicated the need for an additional $435,076 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $120,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 for technology upgrades required to create a website application with a searchable directory, provider capablity to submit up-to-date housing resource information and the ability to submit questions and requests for information.