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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 493 |
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LR 1335(01) |
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An Act to Expand
Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking
Water Wells |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Osher of Orono |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$122,877 |
$111,561 |
$115,019 |
$118,145 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$122,877 |
$111,561 |
$115,019 |
$118,145 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of
$122,877 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $111,561 in fiscal year 2026-27 to
implement the provisions of the bill. This includes ongoing funding for one
Environmental Specialist III position to implement rule-making, outreach and
education related to well water testing requirements for landlords and
one-time funding of $16,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to create brochures
adding perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances to the uniform recommendation for testing private
drinking water wells. |
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