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Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following:
‘Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FORMERLY DHS)
 
Nursing Facilities 0148
 
Initiative: Appropriates and allocates funds for an increase in the minimum personal needs allowance for nursing home residents to $50 per month.

GENERAL FUND	2007-08	2008-09	
All Other	$152,367	$203,101	
 	  	  	
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$152,367	$203,101	

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND	2007-08	2008-09	
All Other	$262,803	$350,459	
 	  	  	
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL	$262,803	$350,459	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment adds a section to the bill, providing a General Fund appropriation for the state share of MaineCare costs and an allocation for matching federal funds.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)