125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1021 LR 278(02)
An Act To Transfer Jurisdiction of Traffic Adjudications
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund
Future biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation transfers the jurisdiction over traffic infractions from the District Court to the Secretary of State effective January 1, 2014.  A study completed in December 2009 indicated a cost related to this transfer of $947,000 annually.  Additional costs to the Judicial Department and the Department of Secretary of State associated with developing recommendations and legislation necessary to implement the transfer of authority can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.