122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1121 LR 0479(01)
An Act To Establish Owner Liability for Failure To Stop for a Police Officer
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fischer of Presque Isle
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 $36,264 $36,264 $36,264 $36,264
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $36,264 $36,264 $36,264 $36,264
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes new Class C & D crimes.
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Establishing owner liability for failure to stop for a police officer will require a General Fund appropriation to the Judicial Department of $36,264 annually.  This appropriation will provide funds for the additional costs associated with a projected 90 new cases.