124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1166 LR 952(02)
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Task Force on the Use of Deadly Force by Law Enforcement Officers Against Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,550 $0 $0 $0
Highway Fund $2,450 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,550 $0 $0 $0
Highway Fund $2,450 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $2,550 and a Highway Fund allocation of $2,450 in fiscal year 2009-10 to the Department of Public Safety for training regarding people who have mental illness and the involuntary commitment process.  The Department indicates that the training will need to be provided periodically, but it is unknown at this time how often and at what cost.  The Department will consider including the training within the initial training at the Criminal Justice Academy.