128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 87 LR 210(01)
An Act To Require Screening for Cytomegalovirus in Newborn Infants
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $33,068 $1,033 $1,033 $1,033
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $33,068 $1,033 $1,033 $1,033
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $33,068 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $1,033 in fiscal year 2018-19 to implement this bill. $30,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 would be the one-time cost to update an existing computer program called ChildLINK, which tracks all newborn screening data. The remaining allocation would be to produce, print and distribute brochures. Funding for the allocations will come from Newborn Bloodspot fees.