125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1272 LR 1750(01)
An Act To Create a Family Ombudsman in the Judicial Branch and the Department of Corrections
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Hobbins of York
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $210,731 $282,379 $293,590 $304,343
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $210,731 $282,379 $293,590 $304,343
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Judicial Branch will require a General Fund appropriation of $73,341 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $96,949 in fiscal year 2012-13 to support the cost of one Ombudsman position.  The Department of Corrections will require a General Fund appropriation of $137,390 in fiscal year 2011-12 and $185,430 in fiscal year 2012-13 for one Ombudsman position and one Office Associate position.