127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1439 LR 551(01)
An Act To Establish a Secure Internet-based Background Check Center for Providers of Long-term Care, Child Care and In-home and Community-based Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Burns of Washington
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $671,911 $860,167 $864,260 $872,389
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $685,834 $908,716 $914,236 $917,804
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the number of civil violations.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $671,911 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $860,167 in fiscal year 2016-17 for one Social Services Manager I position and 2 Identification Specialist II positions to determine applicant employment eligibility, to provide guidance and assistance to agencies and facilities, to conduct the criminal portion of back ground checks and for technology costs for additional background checks. These allocations will be funded by an additional fee charged on each background check.