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127th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1414 |
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LR 1932(01) |
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An Act Regarding
the Disposition of Certain Funds Received by the Attorney General Pursuant to
a Court Order or Settlement |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport |
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Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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| Restriction on Use of Settlement Funds - Other Special Revenue
Funds |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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Current law allows
the Attorney General to expend monies received from a court settlement
related to antitrust enforcement for expert witness fees, copying of
documents, transcripts and any other purpose in accordance with the court
order. This bill requires the Attorney General to make specific requests for
reimbursement from the State Budget Officer for reimbursement for costs
related to a court order or settlement and limits expenditures to expert
witness fees, copying of documents and transcripts. The Attorney General
currently has 3.5 positions funded from the fund that receives these
settlements. This bill would prohibit these funds from being used for
positions. |
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