126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 892 LR 1953(01)
An Act Regarding Municipal General Assistance
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Mason of Androscoggin
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($255,642) ($287,598) ($287,598) ($287,598)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund ($255,642) ($287,598) ($287,598) ($287,598)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would reduce spending by eliminating municipal general assistance eligibility for individuals who have reached the 60-month lifetime limit for benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or have had benefits fully terminated for noncompliance with the requirements of the program.  The Governor's 2014-2015 Biennial Budget (LD 1509) includes similar initiatives.