122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1983 LR 3094(01)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Develop a Model for Community-based Therapeutic Living Settings for Adults with Mental Illness
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Burns of Berwick
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation requires the Office of Fiscal and Program Review to examine the system of community-based therapeutic living settings for adults with mental illness in the state of Montana.  Assuming this review will not require an on-site examination of records in the State of Montana and can be conducted by mail, email and telephone, the additional costs associated with conducting the required review can be absorbed by the Legislature utilizing existing budgeted resources. Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing budgeted resources.