122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 894 1230(01)
An Act To Require Guardians ad Litem To Receive Counseling Training
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe-Mello of Androscoggin
Committee:  Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $70,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $70,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will require a General Fund appropriation to the Judicial Department of $70,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $5,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for counseling training at $200 each to every guardian ad litem before appointment by a court.  There are 350 current guardians ad litem and 25 new ones are expected each year thereafter.