122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2110 LR 3274(02)
An Act To Establish the Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system.
The collection of additional filing fees may increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Costs associated with the enforcement responsibilities can be absorbed by the Department of the Attorney General utilizing existing budgeted resources.  This legislation may result in a minor increase in dedicated revenue from the additional collection of application fees in an amount that can not be determined at this time.  Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources, including revenue that will continue to be available as a result of this bill.