122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 928 0666(01)
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Commitment Process for Persons Adjudged Not Criminally Responsible
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Barstow of Gorham
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Costs - Legislative Study Commission
Legislative Study
The projected costs to fund the general operating expenses of this study are $2,900 in fiscal year 2005-06.  The Legislature's proposed Part I budget includes $30,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $20,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for legislative studies.  Whether the amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.  The additional costs associated with participating in commission activities can be absorbed by the Department of the Attorney General, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health and Human Services.