130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1508 LR 873(02)
An Act To Prevent Homelessness by Establishing an Eviction Mediation Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system.
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 increase General Fund and other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission within the Judicial Department of $1,500,000 in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 for legal representation for low-income individuals in forcible entry and detainer actions.