127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 309		LR 978(02)
	An Act To Connect the Citizens of the State to the State's Natural Resources by Establishing Standards for Relief from Regulatory Burdens
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Judiciary
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund Potential current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This legislation creates a process for landowner relief related to regulatory takings.  Depending upon the number or extent of any lawsuits filed, General Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds and Highway Fund costs could be increased as a result of any payments to landowners.  The Judicial Department and the Department of the Attorney General will also require additional General Fund appropriations for staff and appraiser fees.