122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 106 LR 0850(01)
An Act To Provide Equity in the State Contribution to County Jail Expenses
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher of Winslow
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $37,973,750 $17,565,000 $18,004,125 $18,454,228
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $37,973,750 $17,565,000 $18,004,125 $18,454,228
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will require General Fund appropriations to the Department of Corrections in the amounts of $37,973,750 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $17,565,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for paying the increased operational costs of shifting 143 prsioners to the state from county jails, for requiring increased reimbursments to counties and for the design and construction of a medium/minimum security correctonal facility at an estimated cost of $24,800,000 to handle the increased inmates.  The county savings will be $4,587,000 annually from the shift of 143 prisoners and $12,800,000 annually from increased reimbursements from the County Jail Prisoner Support and Community Corrections Fund administered by the Department of Corrections.