123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE

LD 446

LR 31(01)

An Act To Improve the Use of Information Regarding Sex Offenders to Better Ensure Public Safety and Awareness

Fiscal Note for Original Bill

Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland

Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Fiscal Note Required: Yes

Fiscal Note

Current Costs - Legislative Study

Legislative Study

This legislation is a concept draft and requires a review by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. It does not contain a timeframe in which this review is to be conducted. If the review takes place during the period of time that the Legislature is in session, there will not be a fiscal impact to the Legislature. If it is the intent that the Committee conducts this review during the interim between legislative sessions, there may be an additional cost to the Legislature that would depend on the number of meetings conducted. The estimated cost of one meeting is $1,625. Also, the Legislature's proposed budget includes $30,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 for legislative studies. Whether this review could be funded by the Legislative budget will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.