122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 936 LR 1879(01)
An Act to Amend the Maine Tort Claims Act
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Mills of Farmington
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential future biennium cost increase - All Funds
Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Eliminating discretionary function immunity for vehicle accidents could result in additional costs estimated to be as high as $200,000 annually to the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.  As claims occur, the Risk Management Division will review rates charged to state agencies to determine if they need to be adjusted for the effects of this bill.  Should future rate increases be needed, state agencies will require additional General Fund, Highway Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds resources to pay the premiums.