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  |  | 131st MAINE LEGISLATURE | 
 
  |  |  | LD 536 |  | LR 540(01) |  |  | 
 
  |  | An Act to Provide
  Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion
  of Human Remains to Soil | 
 
  |  | Preliminary Fiscal
  Impact Statement for Original Bill | 
 
  |  | Sponsor: Rep. Doudera of Camden | 
 
  |  | Committee: Health and Human Services | 
 
  |  | Fiscal Note Required: Yes | 
 
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  | Preliminary
  Fiscal Impact Statement | 
 
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  |  |  |  | FY 2023-24 | FY 2024-25 | Projections  FY 2025-26 | Projections  FY 2026-27 | 
 
  | Net Cost
  (Savings) |  |  |  |  |  | 
 
  |  | General Fund |  | $97,973 | $101,032 | $103,675 | $106,086 | 
 
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  | Appropriations/Allocations |  |  |  |  |  | 
 
  |  | General Fund |  | $97,973 | $101,032 | $103,675 | $106,086 | 
 
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  | Correctional and
  Judicial Impact Statements |  |  |  |  | 
 
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  | Fiscal Detail
  and Notes |  |  |  |  |  | 
 
  |  | The Department of
  Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $97,973
  in fiscal year 2023-24 and $101,032 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one
  Environmental Specialist III position to handle new administrative oversight
  responsibilities. | 
 
  |  | Additional costs
  to the State Board of Funeral Service within the Department of Professional
  and Financial Regulation to implement the requirements of this legislation
  can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. | 
 
 
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