132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 792 LR 1327(01)
An Act to Fund Medical Research and Cancer Prevention
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $300,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $300,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $300,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to provide funding to the Christine B. Foundation to support a research project to evaluate the impact of access to medically tailored groceries and dietician counseling on cancer patients and their families.

The department suggested that the funding in this bill be moved from the 0228 - Purchased Social Services account to the 0143 - Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention account. This change would not impact the amount of funding provided in the bill.