Bill > LD1274

This bill proposes to modify the state's General Assistance (GA) reimbursement program by placing a cap on the amount of state funds that can be provided to any single municipality. Specifically, the bill limits reimbursements so that no individual municipality can receive more than 50% of the total funds distributed to municipalities for general assistance in a given fiscal year. General Assistance is a state-funded program that provides financial support to low-income individuals and families for basic needs such as food, shelter, and utilities. By implementing this cap, the bill aims to ensure a more equitable distribution of state general assistance funds across multiple municipalities, potentially preventing a single city or town from receiving a disproportionate share of the available resources. The change would be made by amending a section of Maine Revised Statutes Title 22, which governs human services, and would apply to future fiscal year reimbursements.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1274&snum=132