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ME LD637
ME LD637Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Evaluate the Municipal General Assistance Program Database
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on an evaluation of the feasibility of upgrading the database for the municipal general assistance program to allow the determination of whether a disqualified applicant is seeking assistance in another municipality. If the department determines that the current database cannot be upgraded, the department is to research a suitable replacement database that fulfills the criterion. The department is directed to provide the committee a timeline for implementation of the upgrade or new database.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to evaluate and potentially upgrade the current database for the municipal general assistance program. Specifically, the DHHS is tasked with determining whether the existing database can be modified to track disqualified applicants across different municipalities, preventing individuals from seeking multiple assistance claims. If the current database cannot be upgraded, the department must research and identify an alternative database system that can meet this tracking requirement. By December 3, 2025, the DHHS is required to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, which will include a detailed implementation timeline for either upgrading the existing database or implementing a new one. The committee will then have the option to introduce legislation based on the report during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature. The goal of this bill is to improve the efficiency and integrity of the municipal general assistance program by preventing potential abuse or duplicate assistance claims.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Rachel Henderson (R)*,
Alicia Collins (R),
Lucien Daigle (R),
Kimberly Haggan (R),
Sheila Lyman (R),
Tracy Quint (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=637&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN063701.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0405&item=1&snum=132 |
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