123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1606 LR 388(01)
An Act To Direct Fines Collected on Tribal Lands to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation 
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Soctomah of Passamaquoddy Tribe
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund
Current biennium revenue decrease - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring fines imposed for any violation of a tribal or state law within Indian territory be remitted to the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation will result in a reduction of General Fund and Highway Fund revenue in an amount less than $10,000 annually.  Also, implementation of this legislation will result in one-time costs for computer system changes estimated to be between $60,000-75,000.