LD 978: An Act To Increase General Assistance Reimbursement For Municipalities And Indian Tribes
LD 978 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialAn Act To Increase General Assistance Reimbursement For Municipalities And Indian Tribes. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- No direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces fiscal strain on municipal and tribal property tax bases
- Provides more predictable funding for local social service delivery
Risks
- Increases aggregate state expenditure requirements
- May necessitate adjustments in state-level fiscal planning
Society
Benefits
- Strengthens the local safety net for vulnerable populations
- Supports tribal sovereignty through improved program reimbursement
Risks
- Implementation depends on state administrative processing of claims
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Significant state budget implications that were not resolved before adjournment
Analysis based on abstract only; lacks specific reimbursement rate adjustments
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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