126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1260 LR 945(02)
An Act To Allow Ignition Interlock Devices on Vehicles Operated by First-time Offenders of Operating Under the Influence
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund ($16,051) ($16,647) ($14,763) ($12,822)
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $63,949 $63,353 $65,237 $67,178
Revenue
Highway Fund $80,000 $80,000 $80,000 $80,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation increases the license suspension period for a first-time OUI offender from 90 to 150 days and allows the person's license to be reinstated 30 days after the person installs an ignition interlock device.  It also assesses an administrative fee of $50 in this circumstance.  The Department of the Secretary of State would require a Highway Fund allocation of $63,949 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $63,353 in fiscal year 2014-15 for one Office Associate II position and related costs to process additional requests for ignition interlock devices and to monitor compliance.  Highway Fund revenues would increase by $80,000 beginning in fiscal year 2013-14 from the administrative fee.