123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 461 LR 476(01)
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Human Trafficking Task Force
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson of Auburn
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class A and B crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs.
Establishes new civil violations.
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The additional costs to convene a working group to address human trafficking issues can be absorbed by the Department of the Attorney General utilizing existing budgeted resources.
Additional costs to the Department of Labor associated with rulemaking and with participating in the working group can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.