122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1717		LR 2770(23)
	An Act To Create Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Persons Convicted of Certain Sex Offenses against Victims under 12 Years of Age
	Fiscal Note for House Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "   "
	Sponsor: Rep. Vaughan
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
					Projections	Projections
			2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	$4,875,000	$1,475,000	$1,475,000
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$0	$4,875,000	$1,475,000	$1,475,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill requires a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Corrections in the amount of $4,800,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 and $1,400,000 in fiscal year 2007-08.  This appropriation will provide capital construction funds in fiscal year 2006-07 to construct a special management security facility at the Maine State Prison to house certain sexually violent predators.  The appropriation in fiscal year 2007-08 and thereafter will provide ongoing funds for the annual operating costs of the project.  This bill also requires a General Fund appropriation to the Judicial Department in the amount of $75,000 annually.  This appropriation will provide funds for additional services by active retired Superior Court Justices, increased court security, court reporters, court clerks and jury expenses to handle the increased workload.