129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 326 LR 360(01)
An Act To Decriminalize Engaging in Prostitution
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Galgay Reckitt of South Portland
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost impact - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class D crimes
Eliminates Class E crimes
Minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be filed in the court system.
A reduction in the number of fines will decrease General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Department of Public Safety within existing budgeted resources.