128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1637 LR 2381(02)
An Act To Ensure Maine Is in Compliance with Certain Federal Drug Laws
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund ($22,500) ($30,000) ($30,000) ($30,000)
Highway Fund ($121,903) ($170,000) ($170,000) ($170,000)
Appropriations/Allocations
Highway Fund $5,597 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund $22,500 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Highway Fund $127,500 $170,000 $170,000 $170,000
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases caseloads with no effect on fines or fees
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides a mandatory driver's license suspension for certain drug convictions and would result in an increase in General Fund revenue of $22,500 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $30,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 and an increase in Highway Fund revenue of $127,500 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $170,000 in fiscal year 2018-19.  This estimate is based upon 4,000 convictions over the past two years with reinstatement fees of $50 each for a total of $200,000 collected annually. By statute, 15% is credited to the General Fund and 85% is credited to the Highway Fund.
The bill includes a one-time Highway Fund allocation of $5,597 to the Secretary of State for computer programming.