128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 429 LR 668(01)
An Act Concerning Guardians Ad Litem and Determinations Regarding the Best Interest of a Child in Custodial Relative Caregiver Cases
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Picchiotti of Fairfield
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $620,139 $766,407 $781,059 $796,004
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $620,139 $766,407 $781,059 $796,004
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Judicial Department will require a General Fund appropriation of $620,139 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $766,407 in fiscal year 2018-19 for additional staff due to an anticipated increase in the number of hearings.