126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1765 LR 2743(01)
An Act To Establish the Criminal Law Revision Commission
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Gerzofsky of Cumberland
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $155,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $155,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $155,000 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $2,500 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Legislature for the Criminal Law Revision Commission.  Additional funding will be required for the per diem and expenses of the Legislators serving on the commission estimated to be $500 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $1,000 in fiscal year 2014-15.  
The additional costs to the Judicial Department and the Department of the Attorney General are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.