122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1991		LR 2791(04)
	Resolve, To Ensure the Availability of Consumer-directed Personal Assistance Services
	Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "   "
	Sponsor: Sen. Mayo
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Federal Expenditures Fund
					Projections	Projections
			2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund			($1,112,287)	($1,201,270)	($1,297,371)
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund			($1,112,287)	($1,201,270)	($1,297,371)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This amendment replaces the Committee Amendment language that required the rates be increased to $10.00 per hour, with language allowing the Department to increase the rate up to $10.00 only if it achieves General Fund savings by securing additional federal matching funds for the program.  In order to secure these additional federal funds, the amendment requires the Department take the necessary steps to secure federal approval for program changes authorized under the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2006.  As a result of the changes made in this amendment the General Fund costs assumed for the Committee Amendment can be removed.