123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 659		LR 884(01)
	An Act To Establish a Mediation Process for Landlord-tenant Disputes
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Wagner of Lewiston
	Committee: Judiciary
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2007-08	2008-09	Projections 2009-10	Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$16,875	$22,500	$22,500	$22,500
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$16,875	$22,500	$22,500	$22,500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Requiring mediation prior to trial in landlord-tenant forcible entry and detainer (FED) cases will require an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Judicial Department of $16,875 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $22,500 annually thereafter to cover the costs of providing mediation.  Since this legislation authorizes the Judicial Department to adopt procedural rules and a schedule of fees, the projected costs of $16,875 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $22,500 annually thereafter should be covered by a dedicated fee of approximately $5 added to the filing fee and paid by those filing the case.