129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1418 LR 24(01)
An Act To Address Maine's Shortage of Behavioral Health Services for Minors
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 $260,080 $198,422 $205,078 $212,013
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $260,080 $198,422 $205,078 $212,013
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $260,080 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $198,422 in fiscal year 2020-21 for 2 Social Services Program Specialist II positions and one-time funding for technology upgrades required to create a daily updated statewide list on a publicly accessible website accessible by hospital emergency departments that displays available placements.