125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1491 LR 967(02)
An Act To Strengthen the Laws against Driving under the Influence of Drugs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated with the provisions of this legislation can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.  Highway Fund and General Fund revenues could increase by minor amounts from additional receipts of suspension fees.
An increase in drug operating under the influence convictions could increase the number of people required to complete a Driver Education and Evaluation Program.  The increase in class attendance could generate minor costs and additional fee revenue to the General Fund.