131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1797 LR 1930(02)
An Act to Expand Maine's Health Care Workforce by Expanding Educational Opportunities and Providing Tax Credits
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations totaling $4,000,000 per year in fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 only to the Finance Authority of Maine.  Of that amount, $1,000,000 per year is provided for the Doctor's for Maine's Future Scholarship Fund, $2,000,000 per year is provided for the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Fund and $1,000,000 per year is provided for the Nursing Eduction Loan Repayment Program.
This bill also includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2,500,000 per year in fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 for the Maine Medical Education Training and Residency Fund.