123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 303 LR 1285(01)
An Act To Strengthen the Whistleblowers' Protection Act
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Harlow of Portland
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $183,208 $247,804 $256,477 $265,454
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $183,208 $247,804 $256,477 $265,454
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system.
The collection of additional filing fees may increase General Fund revenue by a minor amount.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of the Attorney General will require a General Fund appropriation of $183,208 in fiscal year 2007-08, $247,804 in fiscal year 2008-09, $256,477 in fiscal year 2009-10, and $265,454 in fiscal year 2010-11 to fund an Assistant Attorney General position, a detective position, a paralegal position and general operating costs to carry out the purposes of this act.