| 122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE | |||||||||
| LD 1257 | LR 0785(01) | ||||||||
| Resolve, Authorizing Dominic LaJoie To Sue the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | |||||||||
| Sponsor: Sen. Martin of Aroostook | |||||||||
| 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 Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. If Dominic Lajoie brings a civil action against the department and is successful, a General Fund appropriation for the recovery including liability and damages 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 Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources 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. | |||||||||