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124th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 443 |
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LR 1437(01) |
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An Act To
Increase the Jurisdictional Limit for Small Claims |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Cleary of Houlton |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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2009-10 |
2010-11 |
Projections 2011-12 |
Projections 2012-13 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$11,055 |
($1,718) |
$1,046 |
$3,948 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$49,080 |
$56,782 |
$59,546 |
$62,448 |
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| Revenue |
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General Fund |
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$38,025 |
$58,500 |
$58,500 |
$58,500 |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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The Judicial
Branch has identified the need for an Assistant Clerk position and related
costs to address the anticipated increase in small claims filings. The General Fund cost is $49,080 in fiscal
year 2009-10 and $56,782 in fiscal year 2010-11. The net impact of an increase in small
claims filing fees and a decrease in civil case fees is a General Fund
revenue increase of $38,025 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $58,500 in fiscal year
2010-11.
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