123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 59 LR 263(01)
An Act To Restore Continuing Funding for the Maine Institute for Public Safety Innovation
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Makas of Lewiston
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $210,000 $480,000 $500,000 $500,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $210,000 $480,000 $500,000 $500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Maine Institute for Public Safety Innovation, formerly entitled the Maine Community Policing Institute, within the University of Maine System will require ongoing Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $210,000 in fiscal year 2007-08, $480,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 and $500,00 per year beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 to provide training and technical assistance to police and community members in the areas of community policing.  This legislation reinstates a 2% surcharge on every fine imposed by any court in this State to be deposited in the Maine Institute for Public Safety Innovation Surcharge Fund to support the activities of the Maine Institute for Public Safety Innovation.  The amounts estimated above are based on historical data.