121st Maine Legislature
		Office of Fiscal and Program Review
		LD 449
		An Act To Require All Fees, Fines and Penalties To Be Deposited into the General Fund
		LR 1092(01)
		Fiscal Note for Original Bill
		Sponsor: Rep. Joy of Crystal
		Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
		Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
	Undetermined current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill will result in an increase in revenue to the General Fund of approximately $560 million on an annual basis as a result of the proposed requirement that all fees, fines, forfeitures and penalties be deposited in the General Fund beginning October 1, 2003. The programs that depend on these dedicated revenues will require General Fund appropriations to continue operating.  Depending on the balances in the dedicated accounts and how long they last, there may be a period of time when funding is not available for these programs.