128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1833 LR 2883(01)
An Act To Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Lockman of Amherst
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the number of civil suits.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of the Attorney General is expected to incur additional costs in implementing the requirements of this bill. The amount and timing of these costs cannot be determined at this time.