122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1133 LR 1744(02)
Resolve, Authorizing Karen Davis To Sue the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Legal and Veterans Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This Resolve allows the State to be sued for damages in connection with actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services.  If Karen Davis brings a civil action against the department and is successful, a General Fund appropriation for the recovery including costs and interest will be necessary.  The amount and timing of the appropriation will depend on when the suit is filed and its outcome.  The Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Health and Human Services can absorb the additional costs of defending this claim within existing resources.  The Judicial Department can absorb the additional workload and administrative costs associated with this individual case within its existing resources.  An additional filing fee will increase General Fund revenue by a minor amount.